...closer...

One of the best things Iv'e done so far :)

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March 5th 2009
5/3/09 = The Awesome Franz Josef Glacier Climb Alarm went off at 6:30 - got up early to go on internet a bit - and couldn't believe it when saw someone was already on computer. Who gets up at 6:30 to use internet?! Had 45mins on other computer, then made breakfast and got ready for glacier climb. Really excited! Headed off to office at 7:30 and signed usual risk form before picking up all gear. ... 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