Enjoying the red wine and the view

Day 454-456: Auckland, New Zealand

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April 27th 2010
Sunday, April 25th What a gorgeous sunny day we woke to! To celebrate it we went for a nice jog down to the beach, up a steep hill (that nearly killed us!) and back to camp. We had a cold shower underneath the hose, then sat around reading, playing guitar and harmonica. It was a lovely and relaxing Sunday, a typical day of rest. We had a wee nap, then pulled out our wraps for lunch. Unfo ... 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