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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]
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] Blog: Milford Sound - are we in. . . NARNIA?
Date: July 21st 2007
Well, it just feels like we are in a magical land of some kind. Everything sparkles and glistens, all trees and roof tops are sprinkled with snow, lots of sheep about, cold, but the sun is always shining. The cobwebs freeze over with frost and snow flakes making them look like sparkling diamante, candy floss which reflects the beautiful sunlight from the bright sun in the big blue sky - a hint of ... read more
Date: July 21st 2007
Well, it just feels like we are in a magical land of some kind. Everything sparkles and glistens, all trees and roof tops are sprinkled with snow, lots of sheep about, cold, but the sun is always shining. The cobwebs freeze over with frost and snow flakes making them look like sparkling diamante, candy floss which reflects the beautiful sunlight from the bright sun in the big blue sky - a hint of ... read more
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