And my flight awaits...

Day 3, Auckland

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October 1st 2009
In our last day here in Auckland, me and my mom planned to go on a tour to Rangitoto Island, and we decided to take the 12:15 ferry. Unfortunately, the pier announced that all ferries were cancelled due to tsunami alert that time. At first, I was very puzzled, because what are the chances of having a tsunami today? Because of the tsunami warning, we decided to refund our tickets instead, since the ... read more

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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