My Wellington House

Artist - Tim

January 30th 2011
Yes it is the capital - not Auckland- and it is said also to be the windy city - but I was lucky enough to see the harbour looking like glass on my first drive round tour. The family where I am staying have lovely kids ( 2 of them 17 and 19yrs)- and they are happy to be my tour guides while mum and dad are working and it doesnt look like they have been coerced or bribed to do it (young people can ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wellington

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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Keeping this travel blog enables me to reflect and record my journeys as well as communicate with my family and friends. I shouldn't be amazed me that complete strangers in this travel community will want to read about what I am up to as they are a great bunch of folk. I have swapped my home and hospitality for many years now and always I have met such wonderful open, generous and friendly people. Travelling alone lots of the time I am never lonely ..there is always the travelblog to keep me company. Planning for future trips and onwards now. Don't let the grass grow under you feet. ... full info

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