The ridge I was heading for

Magical discommunication

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December 25th 2010
Before I launch into the day's tales, I need to let you all know that my phone is not playing the game any more. I made the mistake of opting for a touch-screen phone and the touch part of the screen is no longer willing to play (don't get me started on the design mind-set that chooses to rely on a single input source when multiple are available). I need someone to carry out an experiment for me ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Queenstown

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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