New Zealand (part 1 - North Island)


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March 10th 2014
Published: March 14th 2014
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We arrived in Auckland at mid night on 22 February 2014 and spent a week in the North Island. During the first few days of the trip, I had to try to get used to a new timezone as New Zealand is 3 hours ahead of Australia and 6 hours ahead of Vietnam. My first impression of the country was an intricately carved gate accompanied by music relating to Maori tradition at Auckland international airport.... Read Full Entry



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Sunset over Queen Charlotte SoundSunset over Queen Charlotte Sound
Sunset over Queen Charlotte Sound

View from Inter-island Ferry
Inter-island Ferry (North Island to South Island)Inter-island Ferry (North Island to South Island)
Inter-island Ferry (North Island to South Island)

This big ferry can carry trucks, some hundreds of cars and thousands of people.
At Sunday night market in AuklandAt Sunday night market in Aukland
At Sunday night market in Aukland

Chinese food sold at the market
Maori meeting houseMaori meeting house
Maori meeting house

At a museum in Aukland
Fern tree near Blue Lake in RotoruaFern tree near Blue Lake in Rotorua
Fern tree near Blue Lake in Rotorua

Silver fern leaf is a symbol of New Zealand.
Photo of a Maori girl with tattooPhoto of a Maori girl with tattoo
Photo of a Maori girl with tattoo

At the museum in Aukland



15th March 2014

New Zealand
One of our favorite countries and you are getting a good look around.

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