Pat is chief of our tribe of 18 nations

The guide got us to indicate where we were from. Eighteen countries were represented in the group of tourists. The chief must approach the warriors and accept a peace offering; a leaf. And not smile or laugh.

Rotorua, the second visit

April 25th 2006
The first time we went to Rotorua it was my birthday, Jan 26th. We only saw the museum as there was so much to look at. The next time we were in Rotorua we stayed for three days as soon as we finished our week in Napier. We saw many of the features I had been hearing about for a long time. There is no escaping the touristy look and feel of the place, and we couldn't miss seeing some of the fanta ... read more

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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

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