You know how the strange person always sits next to you!

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January 2nd 2008
Today we went to a kiwi sanctuary and saw real live Kiwis - they are so cute but such silly birds! Unfortunately no photos were allowed. However instead I've downloaded some more pictures of our travels. ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Rotorua

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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