Naughtiness in a golden wrapper

Day 430-432: Auckland, New Zealand

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April 3rd 2010
Thursday, April 1st This morning we went tramping in the Okura Estuary Reserve. As we crossed the bridge spanning the Okura River Talita spotted a couple Flounder swimming around and feeding on the muddy river bed. It was our first time seeing these guys alive and we were quite impressed by their elegant movement. Across the river we followed a beautiful track through the forest and g ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

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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