Harbour enroute to Great Barrier Reef

Some pictures for your enjoyment

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November 29th 2007
Aki Ora (Hello in New Zealand) Nothing new to report since my last blog - flew over to NZ and to Auckland, and just had another amazing dinner experience - the real New Zealand lamb done to perfection. But I have a chance to send you some pictures, especially the giraffes from Sydney and I thought you would get a kick out of them. "talk" soon". Lots of love Ruthie & David ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

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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