From Gran Canaria to New Zealand We are on our way to New Zealand from the Canary islands. We live here, but are Norwegian. We work here as; he - nurse, she - teacher. karen lived in New Zealand years and years ago, and now we are on our way back - so karen can "show off" this lovely country of her youth.

Meinita took us to the gathering "Maori in the city". It's not for tourists really, and it was an interesting study of maori life today. Hardly a european face. Lots of families and small children. Lots of different stands. Quite a few kids barefooted - and it was a cold day!  I We saw some young girls with traditional facetattoo, but I didn't dare to ask them if I could take a picture. But Erik took some other good pictures of the carvers. Take a look in the gallery. We also attended some concerts - one with traditional dancing and - Bob Marley in maori.. that was really interesting.