Yellow-Eyed Penguins

Neuva Zelanda

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February 14th 2010
After an epic three days of travelling (mostly next to wailing babies) I arrived in Curio Bay, New Zealand. The flight to Australia was the highlight because every seat has its own screen with 100s of movies, shows, and music to choose from. I think I got in 3 movies and and a couple of seasons of tv shows. I was so lucky to choose such a interesting place - I was stationed on a narrow point b ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Fiordland National Park » Te Anau

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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