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Ocean Wings

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February 20th 2008
Still catching up, last month Israel & I visited Kaikoura so he could go on the Albatross Encounter boat for like, the ten millionth time. This time I joined him as I managed to arrange a free trip. Working in tourism has benefits. I really enjoyed the boat trip. For those wanting to see albatross, I think this would be a lot better than on the peninsula at Dunedin. You're a lot closer for one and ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura

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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