Old convent in Jerusalem

This was where the nuns (The Sisters of Compassion) once slept and it now serves as a dormitory for backpackers. We were lucky enough to have our own room, thanks to a very generous Kiwi couple who insisted on helping us pay for it when we were low on cash and soaking wet from the latest rainstorm.

Otematata (South Island) to Taumarunui (North Island)

February 6th 2017
Hello folks and thanks for checking in with us. Ken would like to make the following observation: 'Mark Twain once famously said, "The coldest winter I ever experienced was a summer in San Francisco." Clearly, he'd never travelled to New Zealand's South Island. But we don't want to get off on a rant so soon.' Now back to me...It's been quite a long time since we updated our blog, as internet acces ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Taumarunui

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

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