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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: Day 240 & 241/ 240. a 241. Den (27. & 28. 09. 2008)
Date: October 17th 2008
" Due South" .... finally however just before I will cross over I wanted to have go at the Tongariro crossing. I managed to miss the free camp ground around Tongariro, so I have just found spot off the main road, it was horrible weather, so cold , foggy and wet, all I hoped was that as it rains so much, next day will be clear day. You ask and you shall receive.... In the morning the sky was ... read more
Date: October 17th 2008
" Due South" .... finally however just before I will cross over I wanted to have go at the Tongariro crossing. I managed to miss the free camp ground around Tongariro, so I have just found spot off the main road, it was horrible weather, so cold , foggy and wet, all I hoped was that as it rains so much, next day will be clear day. You ask and you shall receive.... In the morning the sky was ... read more
