Shamrock wine glass!

Irish Weekend - Ohau

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July 27th 2009
This happened quite randomly...the best way for things to happen! After knowing Mel all of about 12 hours, she had the courage to invite me along to a snow/drinking weekend which was being held at Ohau Lodge at the Ohau ski fields. Thanks Mel! We drove south to Christchurch from Havelock and then from there on to Ohau the next day. They lodge had no budget accomodaiton left for me...so ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

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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