Departure Day 8-11-07

Finally OnLine so Here is old News

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August 31st 2007
Friday 8/10/07 The day prior to departure. Hot Springs, AR N 34°28.917’ W 093°00.826’ Temp 100°F Packing cubed. Previously have jumped through so many hoops, I remember little. Sarah is the penultimate of the ultimate task masters. All details go through her. Past five months - much advice: some good, some not so good. {Sarah - Best was from Trish: get a shovel and trash bag} ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Plenty » Tauranga

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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