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October 29th 2012
Yesterday we traveled across the north island to the Kauri Museum. It is a museum dedicated to the giant kauri tree. These old giants, many who were thousands of years old were harvested for ship building, furniture. The few that are left are protected. The wood is extemely beautiful and very hard. Sort of a lighter color walnut. We had rain across the north island yesterday. Today ... read more

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29th October 2012

Sharon
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What beautiful wood and so huge! The museum looks very interesting. The pictures you have sent of your views are fabulous. So glad you are in a lovely place and you both look wonderful! Hope those storms don't harm anyone, but sure doesn't look good! Love you, Sharon

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