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My Apologies

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May 22nd 2008
Hey guys. sorry for the lack of a blog this week, but internet access has been lacking. Will have to bash this one out to cover the last few days! Arrived in Christchurch monday afternoon, having been up since 4am to fly over. Got myself on the local bus to the hostel, and it was weird driving in since i felt like i was in England, though it was sunny so obviously not!! Spent a couple of hours wan ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Franz Josef

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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