The Big Apple

New Plymouth

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December 10th 2008
So we headed to Mark's house in New Plymouth yesterday. It was a rainy day so we closed up the cottage and hopped on the ferry. It was a beautiful drive. AND I drove for part of the way! It did feel strange cause I expected the car to be on the other side of me but Mark was a very good teacher! It was such a windy road though so I got lots of practice on turning corners etc! I have some pictures f ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » New Plymouth

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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