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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: Second-to-last stop
Date: August 18th 2008
The last several days in Melbourne were grand fun! The day after my last entry, Gary, Rachel, Gary's sister Kelly, and I went to an Australian Rule Football game between the Melbourne Demons (who we were rooting for) and the West Coast Eagles. It was a great time, despite the frigid temperatures. It rained on and off throughout the game, and was a tad on the brisk side, but we managed to ha ... read more
Date: August 18th 2008
The last several days in Melbourne were grand fun! The day after my last entry, Gary, Rachel, Gary's sister Kelly, and I went to an Australian Rule Football game between the Melbourne Demons (who we were rooting for) and the West Coast Eagles. It was a great time, despite the frigid temperatures. It rained on and off throughout the game, and was a tad on the brisk side, but we managed to ha ... read more
