Alan and the Rubberneckers.

We don't like coach transportation on an excursion. We plan not to do it again as the driver stops every two mins and announces a 'viewpoint' or 'photo opportunity' and everyone piles out onto the road with camera in hand. It's crap.

Pining for the Fijords

March 31st 2006
WARNING. THIS BLOG CONTAINS 10 ZILLION WATERFALL SHOTS. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! ‘‘Look’’, exclaimed Shaz ‘‘It’s a dead parrot!’’ ‘‘It’s not dead’’ said Alan ‘‘It’s just tired out after a long squawk.’’ (laughs). About 5 weeks ago we’d stopped at the side of the road to admire / photo a nice mountain view. As we got out of the car, Shaz spied the said (truly ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Fiordland National Park » Te Anau

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

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