Still Smiling

Flight School Part 2

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November 21st 2007
In true Traveler-cum-Explorer fashion, we're still here in Taupo, thoroughly enjoying the chill-out time. We've been BBQ'ing every night and have almost mastered the perfect shish kebab; we've been into town in the afternoons to stock up on provisions, buy lotto scratch cards ($20 down so far), choose a DVD for the evening's entertainment on the Macbook... and other typical Traveler-cum-Explorer ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Taupo

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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