Black Water Rafting

Black Water Rafting

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December 16th 2009
This morning we went black water rafting. It was a lot of fun. We got all decked out in a wetsuit, a wetsuit jacket, wetsuit booties, boots, and a helmet with lamp. It wasn't very easily to get around with all that constricting gear on. We learned a little safety, and then headed out to the cave. We picked up an innertube, and got to practice jumping backwards into the water. It wasn't too s ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Waitomo Caves

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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