Ruth Hodgson Part 2 - Manawatu Conversations

Description: Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 15th July 2025. Part 2 of 4. Ruth regularly travelled to South America and China with her husband. They visited rural areas of China in connection with grasslands research. Were treated as honoured guests. Had to be very careful with hygiene. Hepatitis was a concern. Food was very good. Used squat toilets with very little privacy. United Nations Development Fund had invested money to support their trip. Travelled in very impoverished areas. Went to Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Southern Brazil and Venezuala. As well as travelling her husband John was also supervising up to 14 PhD students. When they settled in New Zealand they chose to live close to schools.