Morning View

Final Drive.

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July 6th 2008
NZ Day 15 Need a ride? We had a nice brekky of scones I made fresh in the morning. The view was gorgeous because there were picture windows from the hostel looking out on Lake Tekapo. Can I say gorgeous!!!!!!!! Today I did something I thought I’d never do. Pick up a hitchhiker. Mom, don’t get scared. He wasn’t actually a hitchhiker but it was probably the closest I’ll ev ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

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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