Leah's marae trip

On Tuesday I went to a marae.  First we went in a bus it took a long time to get there.

When we got to the marae we got off the bus. We had to be very quiet because it shows respect. We put our bags against the gate.

Then a lady called Fiona came and she welcomed us into the marae.When we went inside we had to stand in front of the chairs. A man greeted us then after him Mr Wilkinson talked .

Next we sang a song.Then we pressed the noses of the marae people.The man that greeted us did a  karakia over the food.Then we ate some biscuits and juices.

After we were allowed outside for a play.There was a little hill,seesaw and playground. After We had to listen to a lady tell history.

Then we had some lunch.Later after that we went to a grave to look for a old woman that was 112 years  old.

Once we were finished we had to put water on our hands and flick the water behind us. We did this because we had to leave the spirits there.

Once we got back it was time to go back to school. I hope I can do it again.