Mt Doom

Following in the hobbit's footsteps

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June 19th 2009
Firstly, let me get one thing straight. I have never seen a full Lord of the Rings film. I saw a bit of the first one, but got thoroughly bored, and stopped watching. However, I recognise that the films are hugely popular, and being as this blog has been struggling for ratings recently, I figured a LOTR related title might pull in some extra viewers. Time shall tell. Taupo is a town just a ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Tongariro National Park

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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