This path wound up and around many ranges, open sheep gates and going through creeks, until we were convinced Payne's Ford was not "just a little bit further."
Fortune, Misfortune, and St. Patrick's Day Too March 25th 2008 We stayed nearly a week in the and around the town of Takaka and its many attractions. We did have the misfortune of a negative kiwi experience and lost a few of our dear belongings including our packs, phone and Christina's vision (both glasses and contacts were in her pack). We were fortunate in many regards, and Christina is making due with some wonderful $14 glasses in the mean time. From T ... read more
Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Nelson Region » Nelson 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
Kirby and Christina are excited to miss a winter in Canada. What better way than spending time in Fiji, New Zealand, and perhaps Australia!... full info