Aunt Deb and Jake at Taupo

New Zealand...Finally

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November 15th 2005
Hey Folks, Apologies to everyone for our slacking on the Travelblog - it's hard to make yourself sit in an internet cafe when there is so much to explore! So, here is the rundown. We made it into Auckland on the 29th and spent about a week with Anna, Ross, and their daughter Tania, friends of my parent's (Blythe) from the Peace Corps. They were incredibly generous and great hosts - showing u ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

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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