Chains

Working...towards insanity

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June 20th 2007
I set out to meet all my fellow co-workers and the 'club members' of the ski field at the staff introduction party. A quick run-down of how the hill operates: it's a communal living affair and 'members' are expected to chip in helping out around the hill, cleaning, doing maintenance, volunteer ski patrol, or whatever area they're skilled in. In return, they get heavily discounted lift passes and ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Arthur's Pass National Park

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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