Rice Bubbles?

Breakfast Cereals and Wine

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February 23rd 2007
Astrid and I were up at 7:00 a.m. We went off to a local Justice of the Peace where Astrid had to be "interviewed" regarding her application. We were told that we would know in 4 or 5 days if Astrid's "application" was approved. Having flown half way around the world already, we are assuming that this will be somewhat of a formality. On the way back from the interview we went to the local book ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

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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