my car after the second night

skiing in new zealand. wicked!!!

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August 10th 2008
it seemed to me while travelling in australia that i had some bad luck. well, let's forget about it - because i got plenty of luck recently where i needed it most. with skiing!!! i flew to christchurch, same afternoon i hired a car and skiing equipment (fat skis, poles and boots). before my arrival, there was a three day storm over new zealand which left behind some 50-100cm of fresh snow. next ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Canterbury Plains

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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