Penguins.

New Zealand, Day 2

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March 21st 2012
Today, I woke up at 11:30, and I felt like I had slept the day away. I quickly got dressed because I had planned an exciting day at Kelly Tarltons, an underwater aquarium. Today was a bit muggy, but I don't mind. I made my way down the elevator, and walked to reception where they had called me a cab that would take me to Kelly Tarltons. The air smelt clean and people were busy in their own ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Orakei

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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