The Journey Begins 20140608_213437(0)

The Journey Begins

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June 10th 2014
It's a good thing we decided to give ourselves 3 hours lead time to be at the airport. After three trips back to the house for forgotten items and a stop at a friends to get last minute gifts, get to LAX, check in, and get through security, we had just 20 minutes before boarding. We were all so excited but still slightly in the "cannot believe we are going" stage. We had a great flight. Immedia ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

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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