The most entertaining spider we have ever encountered

Day 316-318: Karamea, New Zealand

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December 10th 2009
Tuesday, December 8th After breakfast we found Margaret and Morris (a very nice older guy who also stays here at the camp and help where he can) cleaning up a fallen tree behind the house. We pitched in and helped remove the cuts while Morris used the chainsaw. The chain needed sharpening and Ferdi quickly sharpened it. Talita had asked Margaret if we could take over the duties of cleani ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » West Coast » Karamea

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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