Christmas morning continued

Planning some tramps...

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January 4th 2006
Well, before I set off into the wide blue yonder again, I thought I'd better put a few photos on.... Christmas was very nice on Great Barrier Island. Just a few people on the campsite and friendly locals to make it even more special. Met up with Mum and Dad on Dec 29th in Auckland (tearfully at the airport!) and we spent time out on the coast (black sand beaches etc) and then headed on down t ... read more

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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