Robyn and Beb

Out in a blaze of glory

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April 12th 2008
Robyn said we had to have a bonfire, so we rang all the family to invite them, then prepared the fire. Also, lots of potatoes, marshmallows, and bananas with chocolate. Then it rained!! So what, we went ahead and the fire blazed well - and after all it didn't rain much. What a send off!!! A lovely night. If you'd like pictures of the family indoors afterwards, look at Robyn'sblog, at www.travelbl ... 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