trotting

Family day

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December 20th 2007
Today turned out to be a day to visit relatives. First we went to see George and Beb, home for lunch, then off to watch Anita at her riding lesson. Finally, coffee with Nicola, with free entertainment provided by Jakob and Hannah. I booked a hostel for a couple of days (starting tomorrow) up north - we stayed there a month ago and wanted to go back with more time to look around. The weather looks ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei

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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