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22 04 2010

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April 24th 2010
22 04 2010 Another lovely sunny day for the camping duo. It was cold overnight so the heater was needed to bring up the temperature. In the middle of the usual chores whilst getting the blog ready the laptop rang and our first skype call ever was received. After a bit of kafuffle with sound and pictures I could hear and see Peter and Mandy and we had a chat. It was reminiscent of a scene fr ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura

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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