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Day 9

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May 15, 2019 View of the Southern Alps on our way to the High Country On this day, the class departed from Ashburton, and headed to visit the Tin Shed, an isolated building whose content on the inside does not match that of the outside. Upon stepping inside, the students were overwhelmed by the contents, a store stocked with wool and wool-based products. Wool socks and sweaters were popular items purchased by many students. Some unique purchases included a pillow cover and a repeat purchase throughout the years for several classes, the Willy Warmer. The excitement throughout the trip was building for this stop, and students all agreed that this stop was well worth it. Family members be prepared for warm socks when we get back. With a short bus ride, we stopped in a cute town called Geraldine where some sampled gourmet cheeses, including examples like Goat Gouda and Creamy Havarti, and ice cream. Many students took advantage of the gift stores that contained $10 t-shi