Polynesian Spa

Eggy Farts, Bubbling Mud and Leaky Pipes!

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September 12th 2010
Before I launch into an explanation of the title of this blog, I thought it would be nice to update you on where I am writing the blog from. No, I am not 35,000 feet up like the last couple of times, we are sailing across the beautiful Cook Strait in between the North and South Islands of New Zealand, on board the early morning ferry from Wellington (North Island) and Picton (South Island). Lookin ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Rotorua

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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