In February of 2005 my wife and daughters embarked on a remarkable three week trip to the far side of the world: The Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand. There, at the historic seaside village of Hahei, they explored the mysteries of this Kiwi paradise: deer sausage, Hokey Pokey ice cream, boogie boarding, the giant Mola-mola, and places where "wh" is pronounced "f."
This website is a record of this amazing journey. Click on any highlighted date on the calendar at left and you can read that day's entry. Enjoy the site, and happy virtual vacationing!
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