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Mt. Taranaki or Mt. Egmont

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New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

Mt. Taranaki holds a special place in my heart because my dad was born close to it and he could see it from his home, growing up.

In 2007 we went with my dad, Derek and my step-mom, Sonja and with some of our children, (Ashley, Benjamin & Chelsea) to New Zealand.  This was the first time any of my children had been to where I was born.

This photo was taken from Pukekura Park, a beautiful park to walk thru, looking at Lake Mangamahoe.  Mt. Taranaki, in the distance, though an active volcano is a quiescent stratovolcano.

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Sky Tower

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My mom was born in Auckland, New Zealand, so I love going there and thinking of her.  In 2007 we had a wonderful trip to New Zealand and we went up in the Sky Tower.  I am not one that likes heights, so I was very nervous, but the view was amazing!  The Sky Tower was completed in 1997.

The Pohutukawa tree, in the foreground, is a native New Zealand tree, also called the Christmas tree because it blooms just before Christmas and until mid-January.

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Treaty of Waitangi

Waitangi, New Zealand

We had a wonderful time at Waitangi where we saw a re-enactment of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi and learned the history of it.  It is a beautiful setting and we felt a peaceful spirit there.

Camera used:  Canon 20D

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