Rotorua

Kia Ora (Hello)

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October 3rd 2006
Hello everyone -- sorry to take so long to get a blog entry out. We are trying to get used to this crazy touring schedule -- up very early nearly every morning for the day's activities. Griff was thinking he would get to sleep in, but no such luck! Too much to do and see! We spent a couple of relaxing days in Fiji. It was much like Hawaii in terms of climate, food and activities. Most all ... 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