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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]
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] Blog: Auckland - Last stopover in NZ
Date: July 25th 2008
We had around 4 days to spend in Auckland the first night being in the van and then we upgrade to a real bed ! A bit of a change being in the city with a mix of cultures it wasn't that different to a European city. We've walked the streets, drank the coffee and ate the cake, and Jacky discovered a nice little Belgium bar serving her a kilo of Mussels in curry sauce, so she was happy. Museums ... read more
Date: July 25th 2008
We had around 4 days to spend in Auckland the first night being in the van and then we upgrade to a real bed ! A bit of a change being in the city with a mix of cultures it wasn't that different to a European city. We've walked the streets, drank the coffee and ate the cake, and Jacky discovered a nice little Belgium bar serving her a kilo of Mussels in curry sauce, so she was happy. Museums ... read more
