weekend trip to Mt. Maunganui March 14th 2006 A month ago I missed this day, the 15th, as I was flying towards New Zealand and crossed the International Date Line. Weird!
I can’t believe I’ve been here a month! It feels both too short and too long a time all at once - I’ve done so much that it feels like it’s been at least two months, but it doesn’t feel like a month since I’ve been away from home. I hope that makes at least a ... read more
Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Plenty » Mount Maunganui 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
I'm about to have the adventure of a lifetime!!! I'll be in Hamilton, New Zealand at the University of Waikato from February til the end of June. Even though I'll be loving every minute, I'm going to miss all of you back at home! I'd love to hear from you, and hopefully this blog will keep you updated on my travels as well! Enjoy!... full info