Farful on the Road

Addendum

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July 15th 2007
Minus 11 here, on July 15th - inside; it's worse out. Apparently that's unheard of. No hot water, no phone, intermittent electricity. Shouldn't have tweaked Fate on yesterday's blog. Blogg for Jurg. Enjoy your comfort out there. ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » West Coast » Reefton

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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