A Leap of Faith

The Kawarau Bridge

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August 21st 2007
This morning the motel was toasty warm. Unfortunately, there was not an endless supply of hot water and Astrid, who was at the end of the line, had not a drop of hot water to shower with. She used the kettle to heat up enough water for a brief wash in the sink but then graciously soldiered on. From the motel we headed down to Queenstown. On our way we passed by the historic Kawarau Bridge - ho ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand

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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