On the way to the dolphins

Kaikoura and dusky dolphins

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March 20th 2007
Surrounded by curious dolphins, making silly noises though my snorkel. Bliss. They were really difficult to photograph from the water, but I've got lots of video! WATCH THE VIDEO! ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura

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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