More Catlins February 28th 2011 Sorry for the seriously delayed entries - very bad internet connections - Anyway - here are some more pics from the previous days. ... read more
Oceania » New Zealand » South Island 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
I'm 75, love to travel, especially to have an opportunity to meet "locals" and get to know
more about life in the places I visit. I have learned that it is the little unexpected things that
happen in the course of a trip/vacation that often end up as the best memories. I strongly
suggest reaching out to "locals" on Trip Advisor and other sites. They are hands down your
best source for planning.... full info