Kia Ora whanau! (Hello family!)
I attach a few photos of New Zealand. If you want to listen to music while you see them, you can click on link below to hear this megahit from the eighties in New Zealand. Careful, it´s catchy!
North Island
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| Ngahuruhoe crater, Tongariro National Park (Mt. Doom of The Lord of the Rings) |
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| Coastal track in Cape Reinga, Northland |
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| Ah! What names we have for the North Island! |
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| Te Paki Sand Dunes, Sole Dunes Sole, Northland |
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| Fishing village in Kawhia, West Coast |
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| Whangamomona was forced to change province, from Taranaki to Whanganui. Dissatisfied with the decision they unilaterally decided to declare themselves the Independent Republic of Whangamomona, as an independent country inside New Zealand. When you arrive to the village you find a sign that says “Welcome to New Zealand”. The celebration of the event is held every 4 years. |
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| Mayor of Whangamomona revising the passport of a suspicious citizen |
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| Mayor of Whangamomona |
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| Hot Springs near Rotorua |
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| Auckland |
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| Ngauruhoe and Tongariro, Tongariro National Park |
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| Desert Road from Rangipo Hut, Tongariro National Park |
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| Wellington |
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| Cuba Street, Wellington |
South Island
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| Sea lions, Catlins |
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| Curio Bay where there is a colony of yellow eyed penguins, Catlins |
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| Catlins |
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| Kaka Point, Catlins |
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| Matukituki Valley, Aspiring National Park |
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Dart Glacier, from Cascade Saddle, Mt. Aspiring National Park
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| Matukituki Valley from Cascade Saddle, Mt. Aspiring National Park |
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| Interesting names also on the South Island! |
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| Wharariki, Farewell Spit |
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| Fern-Tree, West Coast |
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| Milford Sound, Fiordland |
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| Kea! |
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| Clouds in Southland |
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| Oystercatchers |
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| Akaroa |
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| Castle Hill, Arthur’s Pass |
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| Lake Tekapo |
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| Sunrise at Golden Bay |
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| Tasman Valley, Mt Cook |
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| Sunset from Mueller Hut, Mt Cook |
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White Arches on Wharariki beach, Farewell Spit
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| View from Mt Harper (2222 m), Arthur’s Pass |
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| Waimakariri Valley from Mt Harper, Arthur’s Pass |
Yep Yep Yep has decided to go visit the aussies. Yep Yep Yep’s upcoming adventures will be from Australia!
A hongi to everybody!
Yep yep Yep
P.D. Hongi is the Maori kiss. It involves touching the forehead and nose at the same time and keep it for few seconds “breathing and feeling” to the other person. Usually they also shake their hands at the same time.
In special ceremonies (Powhiri) The Hongi can last a few seconds, especially to show reverence or a great affection. However, it is easy to see people using hongi on the street or supermarket in areas with Maori populations.
Hongi
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