Mt Cook behind the clouds

tallest mountain in NZ

February 12th 2010
It was another early morning as the bus was scheduled to leave around 7:30ish from the Rainforest Retreat hostel. It was going to be a long day as we needed to cover over 330 kilometers. We made a stop at Lake Mattheson(Mirror Lake) for a hike, Knight’s Point, Thunder Creek Falls and Lake Wanaka for some pictures and to get out of the bus to stretch. Lunch was in a small town with not too many ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Wanaka

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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Wanderlusting Winter

ElyseandPete

I never know what life changes will throw at me or how I will deal with those changes. What I do know is that I have a passion for travel and adventure. Please follow along as I travel around and experience life to the fullest. “If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.” – James Michener This blog was created for our families and friends to follow our experiences and journeys. Also, so I could remember what I have encountered during the time abroad & beyond. If you have stumbled upon my blog I hope that you ... full info

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