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Obispo to Ohope - - California to New Zealand

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April 21st 2006
Obispo (San Luis Obispo, that is) After leaving our Asian travels, we had planned a quick stopover in California, as it was necessary for us to get our New Zealand visas (and hoping to catch up with some of our family and friends!). Well, our week layover was quickly extended when we had a NZ visa snafu - - our NZ visa applications were denied because our passports did not have enough remaining p ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand

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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