Taking a Shower

AUCKLAND JULY – DEC 09

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December 29th 2009
Well after settling into the flat it didn’t take us long to all get jobs. I found myself a job in a bar in a seafood restaurant that was on one of the floors in one of Aucklands historic registered buildings; the old Ferry Building. It was a bit of a trek through town to work; about 35 minutes walk each way, but at least I was working and able to pay of Tim the debt that I had incurred. We spe ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Mount Eden

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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