Ferry Crossing

June 2nd 2011
Week 4: The ferry crossing to Wellington was good; the scenery going through the Charlotte Sound was stunning but my head was all over the place as it was the day of my Dad’s funeral. After leaving the ferry to go to the campsite I phoned home and then we made our way to a campsite where we had a beer and some sweets as a kind of cheers to my Dad. The next day we made our way along the Des ... 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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We are a fun loving couple embarking on a life changing trip in the search of enlightenment and self development. However, the reality is that we are both probably mad giving up our jobs in a recession to go jaunting around the world encountering hair raising coach journeys and unwelcoming doses of the trots! I am the more highly strung of the 2 who is always late where Damien (Dim) is more laid back but a stickler for timekeeping... good job that opposites attract - I can already feel a few heated debates coming on! Anyway I anticipate the majority of those looking at this will already kno... full info

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