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Tranz Alpine Journey

Last day - Homeward bound

November 2nd 2010
After a couple of relaxing days in Christchurch and 28 days in NZ. We have reached the day we all dread - it's home time... Yesterday we did the Tranz Alpine train ride to Graymouth and back. It was an enjoyable day but not much different to any other train trip we did in Europe. It might be have been more special if there was snow everywhere - but most of the snow we had 2 weeks ago has melte ... read more
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New Zealand Flag 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
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