Having a hard time of it

Long awaited photos - New Zealand

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July 7th 2012
We've managed to find an internet cafe that lets me post photos! Woo! And it's in Laos - the unexpectedly futuristic country! New blog to follow soon (plus China and Laos photos), but we knew how much people wanted to see pics, so I hope my 2 hrs getting them on here pays off. Enjoy. ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Abel Tasman 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