From the train window

November 12th 2023
Wednesday morning we were up early as we had to be at the railway station by 7-15am. We had booked 2 seats on the Northern Explorer, a day trip from Auckland to Wellington. I had seen a program in World Scenic Railways about it which was very favourable. We had often driven between the two cities but this would be something different. We were a little surprised on reaching the station to find ... read more

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more

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Colleen McEwen

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I love travelling and have done as much as I can over the 68 years of my life. Since retiring from teaching in 2012 I have been able to do even more and have enjoyed the diverse landscapes, cities, peoples and places I have visited. My travels have taken me to every continent and to over 87 countries. I also love sharing my experiences by writing and uploading photos so others can perhaps be inspired to follow in my footsteps or to just go out and explore this wonderful planet on which we all live. I am also happy that I have found another blog site where this can occur after my original hos... full info

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