Whanganui River Headwaters

The Whanganui begins its journey to the sea way up in the central North island. Here it is near National Park. I plan to follow it by bike from Pipiriki to Wanganui.

CYCLE TOUR - THE KAMAKAZE MAGPIE

December 3rd 2009
Dear Readers, a camera malfunction brought on by heavy rain has limited the number and variety of pictures accompanying this blog. The good news is that the camera is drying out nicely after a night sharing my sleeping bag and normal programming should resume next time. FM Aerial Bombardment Today I was the subject of a vicious attack - by magpie. It began with a sudden whishin ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Tongariro National Park

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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