Another view

Off down country

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November 6th 2009
This morning up bright and early…actually…not that early, we nearly missed the bus at 7.30...oh dear…not to worry though we were soon on our way to Mercury Bay; via a few stop points to see some of the sights I might add. First stop was at the top of Mount Eden and the views were amazing, We got some cool photos…check em out! I think that now were going to be travelling more then we will ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North 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