The Nevis

Second week in the South

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December 3rd 2006
Hallo all- So it has been an incredible second week here traveling south in the south island. After the glaciers I cut inland driving past sharply cut snow tipped mountains which drop into glowing blue waters which are surrounded by bushes of pink, purple and yellow Lupins that have a beautifully pungent smell similar to that of Lilacs. This road leads to the most picturesque little town I ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

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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