Amy and the Guide

Amy, Brian, and a Volcano

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November 12th 2007
Today was spent on a volcanic crater on an offshore island. The day started out very “dodgy”. We left for the bus with plenty of time to spare…until. We forgot the camera, so we screamed back to the inn. “Oh wait, Brian had it the whole time!” Brian and Amy tear off to make the bus but are now late. In his hurry, Brian backs the car into a bench, and forgets he’s in New Zealand a ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Rotorua

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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