Birthday dinner on the balcony over looking the sea, Hokitika

New Zealand - South Island - The Western Half

February 4th 2009
Nelson From Picton (which for us was in the eastern half of the mainland),we drive to Nelson. It’s been described to us as an interesting town & it’s close enough to the Abel Tasman National Park which we have been recommended to see by various Kiwis we‘ve met on our travels - not least Paul & Karolina who we met in Nepal & who we hope to see again in Wellington the capital. We stay at the ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

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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Michael Blake & Caroline Proverbs

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Hi and welcome to this diary of our big adventure - travelling the globe and fulfilling our lifetime dream. Along the way we plan to do some voluntary work in South Africa, India and Central America. We hope this blog provides a way of keeping in touch, sharing our experiences and introducing you to some wonderful people and places. Michael's daughters, Sarah and Louise, will be joining us along the way. Whilst we'll miss them a lot, we've been encouraged by their support and patience in indulging this moment of self discovery. We hope you enjoy our journey and perha... full info

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