Freefalling

Action, Adventure, Illness & Hobbits

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December 15th 2006
Kia Ora (hello in Maori) Well the weather has improved thank god and it is nice and sunny although only reaching the early 20's. I know you probably all think I am ungrateful as you are all sitting at home freezing I expect but I don't care! Anyway, have had a mad week and have done loads although have managed to pick up a lovely stomach bug like the one I had in Thailand which has made me ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Plenty » Whakatane

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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