The personal and professional website of Douglas Van Bossuyt
The Waitangi Treaty Grounds played host to the drafting and initial signing of the Treaty of Waitangi and the Declaration of New Zealand Independence. If only the Maori and English-language copies matched, things might have turned out a bit different in New Zealand.
The Maori treaty house.
Only big chiefs can sit here.
A HUGE canoe that was used once or twice for ceremonial purposes.
A smaller canoe chilling out next to the larger one.
Kiwi Crossing! We never did see a kiwi during our entire stay in New Zealand. Obviously this is a reason to go back.
Near the top of Mount Bledisloe. I understand this is one of the higher points in this part of the world.
It is a long way to anywhere from here.
One of us was super serious. The other, not so much. You guess who is who.
Heading off to the next stop on this epic adventure tour.
Yes, that is a one-lane bridge on a major road. Oh New Zealand. You’re so quaint!
The road to Haruru Falls. I am pretty sure this voided the rental agreement for our campervan.
The falls are a horseshoe shape arrangement.
Kristen took an epic spill in the mud as we hiked down to the falls. I think even her purse got a little dirty. Epic fall.
Sad Kristen is sad.
