Time for some wine. Mudbrick vineyard was calling at the top of the hill. We breathed a sigh of relief because we were big time lost. Need to get a proper OS map of Waiheke. Anyone got one handy?
Wai the heke not? March 4th 2012 We've spent 5 days on Waiheke now. Enough to know it's New Zealand's best kept secret!! Check out the photoes and you'll see why. ... read more
Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Waiheke 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
The Balearic islands are set this year to have a long, hot summer. Nothing new. But already at the end of June it is 36 degrees.... bring on the serious beach life!... full info