Thermal Lakes

Day 82, Taupo

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April 12th 2007
So the sky diving today wasn't meant to be! The weather isn't great and looks like it will stay until Sunday. Last night at dinner, H and i noticed Chris had gone very quiet and this morning he wasn't himself (i.e he wasn't laughing at my silliness) - his mood suddenly improved when we rang the company this morning and were told all dives were off today! He is a little nervous to say the least. ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Taupo

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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