West coast

April 3rd 2005
Thanks to Ruth, (a friend of a friend) I was able to make an hour-long flight over the Milford Sounds area which is the Fjordland in NZ. The whole journey was amazing passing over high mountains, glaciers, hidden lakes, waterfalls and creeks. I would recommend anyone who's visiting to do this trip both by air, and then by cajak. You won't forget the experience. I have done so much in 4 days tha ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Fiordland National Park » Milford Sound

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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Ben

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These pages are meant for my friends to keep up with some of the travels I make. This is a good way for us to communicate reagardless the distance between us. Whereever I am at, those closest to me will be in both heart and mind. I know that's mutual! For me, travelblogging is also a way to look back. I want to see how my persona, values and beliefs change over time. During my travels I have connected with so many people. I feel the emptiness from the trace these wonderful people have left in my memory. Leaving is hard but not knowing when to come back is sometimes even harder for me. ... full info

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