Getting out of Auckland

View from the top of Mt Eden

Trekking, Caving, Swimming and Bus Trauma

January 15th 2009
WHAT A WEEK!!! I'll start with the basics, which was our return to Auckland. Fairly understated, it must be said, though we did have the benefit of being allocated a room which was a twin ensuite because of a muck up with the bookings. Because it was the YHA's fault that meant that we didn't have to pay extra (score!) and got it all for the price of an 8 man dorm! Thanks YHA! We were picked ... read more

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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

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Robert Thomas

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Off on an old-school, round the world adventure with one of my best mates and this is where you can follow what I'm doing and where I'm doing it! I want to keep this updated as often as possible and try to have an entry at least twice a week if not more, depending on how things go, but my procrastinating track record dictates that I probably won't! Bear with me as well because I've never done this blogging thing before so forgive any naive revelations or rubbish entries....rough with the smooth I guess!! Here we go...! Dont forget gang, you can follow Andrew as well at www.travel... full info

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