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Whales and Seals

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June 22nd 2007
The photos pretty much tell the tale of what we did. We went on a walk to see some (loads of) seals and then Trav went on a bumpy (which is why Kathy didn't come) boat ride to see some whales. There were 6 sperm whales that we saw in total and they all pretty much floated around like logs with giant water pistols before diving down and flicking their tails up in the process. ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura

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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