The Baptism

A Quick and Dirty Review

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February 10th 2008
Maybe not dirty, but certainly quick: We’ve obviously lost steam on this blogging thing - so much has happened since Uncle Chris came and left. In a nutshell: Friends Alistair, Diane and their two beautiful, wonderful kids came to spend Christmas here. The 25th was understated - rotten turkey replaced by KD, walk in town wearing shorts and t-shirts, ultimately invading friends who generousl ... 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