Lake Wakatipu

July 22nd 2009
Well, it has been an interesting 10 days since we last blogged with some highs and lows. We've had some excellent days on the snow (see videos/pics on the "Snowboarding" blog) including night skiing, where the main pistes are floodlit and you can ski/board until 9pm, and a lesson each to hone our skills on the slopes. But we have also had a few forced days off after a couple of near disasters wi ... 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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Sarah Gough

GoughyandJoey

Sarah and Joe are saying goodbye to the corporate world for 5 months and are off to see the world together (well Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, New Zealand, Australia and Singapore). The plan for South America is wildlife, Mayan ruins, hablo'ing espanol and a bit of partying Latino style. New Zealand sees 2 months on the slopes with our boards in the South Island before we tread the much-trodden tourist trail up the East coast of Oz. A few days of luxury in Singapore round off the trip nicely, then it will be time to go back home.... for now anyway! ... full info

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