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A day in Paihia

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April 10th 2010
After a brief lie in (we wake up hungry) we decide its breakfast time. Rob goes crazy again and orders pancakes with lemon syrup, passion fruit, cream and ice-cream. Needless to say we leave the cafe full! A stroll to the supermarkets sees us stock up on supplies. Rob is ecstatic - after 3 years he finally gets me in a kayak! After a brief introduction and instructions from Rob and we ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Paihia

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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