There he blows!

Whales - Kaikoura

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December 6th 2008
Got up far too early to take sea sickness tablets, on boat by 7:15 for Whale watching, saw 2 Sperm Whales, couple of fur seals and lots of birds, including my beloved albatross =) Was quite sea sick as you have to stay inside the catamaran (don't know how you spell it sorry), so got back to land and had nap and lots of water. Went for walk along the beach and spoke to Mr Grem on the phone for ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura

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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