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The Maori meaning of the name Rangiputa is pull out a shoal of fish. There's much truth in that meaning.
The Flying Tortoise has been freedom camping here for a few days and will return.
Leaving the Far North isn't really a consideration.
I don't need much to have a beautiful and simple life and there's all I need to have a simply beautiful life right here...
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Looks like a great spot Keith. Cant wait to visit New Zealand one day. Take care
ReplyDeleteYes... It's a beautiful spot. I didn't catch any fish though.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Keith - can't wait to visit with Betsy!
ReplyDeleteIs that a yak on the top of the Flying Tortoise? Beautiful scenery.
ReplyDeleteHad a naughty weekend there with Sally back in the late 80's but you wouldn't want to here about that I'm sure !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I so love my country!
ReplyDeleteNice -and all I could trade you would be pictures of snow. Oh well . . .
ReplyDeleteRangiputa means hole or opening in the sky.
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