Saw 'ello to my stinky friend

Fishy business

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November 18th 2005
I have been staying (as i think i mentioned already) at a small and quiet hostel located fairly far from everywhere, in the grounds of a largely demolished Asylum. First, let me say, to anyone who is heading this way (i know people researching trips occassionally flick through these things), please try and make time on your trip to spend a few days at this place. The guy who runs the place is as e ... 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