Christmas morning

Christmas 2005 in Lynfield

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December 25th 2005
Around the same time of year, we all have Christmas (unless you're Jewish, then you have Hanukah). No, I'm not racist, some of my best friends are Jewish! Anyways, this is what I did on Christmas day. It was great, but I would be lying if I said I wasn't missing various people around the world. However, I was very much looking forward to having 2 of these special people in my life, my brothers ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

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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