Architect designed house

North Island

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December 3rd 2013
We drove back on straighter roads past all the wineries and then spent the night in Picton. We had supper at the Scottish Pub. The lamb shank was very good and Ken had the chicken schnitzel that he likes. The next morning we had time to spare and the harbour is nicely setup with public washrooms, easy to find. And while I am talking about “Toilets”, I have to say that Canada should be emb ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands

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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