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Kia Ora!

September 9th 2007
(That means "Welcome" in Maori) Yay! Rachel's first blog post! So we're finally here. After a fun (but financially stressful) few days in Tahiti, the backpacking has begun. Our 6 hour flight to Auckland felt like nothing after our previous 13 hour flight and long travel days. At the airport, Tanner was very excited to find a ham and cheese sandwich for only $4.20. And that's in New Zealand d ... read more
Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

New Zealand Flag 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
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