The view from the front of the Purple Cow

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January 31st 2008
Tuesday 29th Ouch, that was an early start - took me a while to get to sleep last night so the alarm was a shock (probably also to the other 5 in my room!) - got ready quick - eating breakfast when bus pulls up - what's going on - they said 730 for 745, it's only 710. Apparently yesterday's busload was told 720. Office doesn't even open for key (deposit) return til 730! Pack a bit quicker ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Wanaka

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

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