No, Aotearoa means “Land of the long white cloud” but this name and mythology appears to have come about after first contact. Before that the Māori people never referred to the islands as one country but as their separate names Te Ika-a-Māui and Te Waipounamu
Am enjoying this season in New Zealand. Thank you for sharing your experiences, I've never seen the donkey with a cross although I have heard of them. and then to place feet on the bird sanctuary is also a wonderful legacy that the Salvation Army has given us. Thnx James.
I believe the reverse tree has put its keel down and has sent it sales up as it’s gotten closer to the ocean! The roots growing vertical for fresh air and water :-)
THANKS FOR ANOTHER GR8 VIDEO. JAMES HOW DID YOU GO WHEN COVID WAS AROUND DID YOU HAVE TO BE VAXXED TO STEP FOOT ALL THESE DIFFERENT PLACES AS ID HURD IN SOME COUNTRY'S IF YOUR NOT VAXXED FOR COVID YOU COULDN'T STEP FOOT IN THERE COUNTRY?
I am a firm believer in science and have no issues getting vaccines, many counties around the world require various vaccines for visitors to enter, for the safety of the traveler and their own citizens.
@SailorJames at least my ears are the way God gave them to me!! Why is all I asked. You're a brilliant seaman . A decent all around mechanics, tats are cool, why did you do that to your ears??
You look great in your new weather gear.Those Donkeys were so cute !!! Beautiful place-Thank you as always.🌊
I'm a little late to this episode! I must have missed the notification, always a joy to watch along!
Another great video.Keep them coming .
Very cool, an encounter with feral donkeys, an upside down tree, awesome views. Always worth dropping in on this channel.
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James one cool life you have buddy sail hard live life to the max
Thank you for taking the time to really explore our country. We enjoy seeing Aotearoa through your stories.
Such an amazing place! I am stoked I have gotten to spend so much time getting to know Aotearoa
@@SailorJamesI thought New Zealand was named "Aotea" because of the canoes?
No, Aotearoa means “Land of the long white cloud” but this name and mythology appears to have come about after first contact. Before that the Māori people never referred to the islands as one country but as their separate names Te Ika-a-Māui and Te Waipounamu
@@SailorJames Good to know, thank you 🤘👍 not sure where I got canoe from 😝
That tree got hit by a massive wave . It was knocked down but not dead .it started growing towards the sun. Mother nature is amazing.
Wow, for a place visited so little Rotoroa had an absolutely beautiful presentation !
Nice video James , keep heading West , relatively your nearly here … Treeman
Thank you Sailor James
In New-Zealand you can land on any shore legally up to 22ft above the Meduim High Tide.
Greetings From England. Thanks for taking us along.
"a basketball with legs" that one made me laugh audibly
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Yeey, a new panel!
Am enjoying this season in New Zealand. Thank you for sharing your experiences, I've never seen the donkey with a cross although I have heard of them. and then to place feet on the bird sanctuary is also a wonderful legacy that the Salvation Army has given us. Thnx James.
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Great video, Stay safe!!! James
Super sir.. Your Adventurous videos Gave me Great positivity..
Living the best life james…..keep on keeping on 👍👍
Lovely video James such a beautiful country
I believe the reverse tree has put its keel down and has sent it sales up as it’s gotten closer to the ocean! The roots growing vertical for fresh air and water :-)
It's like your earrings. You strech them and stretch them but they dont die . tress and vegitation know how to adapt. We all should know that by now
Lumpy: I didn't sleep at all last night😂
Hi James. Just wondering how you boat is going for wear ant tear ? Has it been knocked around much throughout the trip so far ?
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James, buddy! Please slow the camera swing speeds down a tad.
Donkey's in New Zealand, who'd of thunk it 😂
What does the "T/T" on the dingy mean?
Tender to
@@oldjack3023 thanks!
Armando Rivera suaverdez good job ldol from ruatoria gisborn. New Zealand
They want sugar cubes, not grass. 😃
Nice vidio james, just wondering if you're missing the civilisation of the usa yet
THANKS FOR ANOTHER GR8 VIDEO.
JAMES HOW DID YOU GO WHEN COVID WAS AROUND DID YOU HAVE TO BE VAXXED TO STEP FOOT ALL THESE DIFFERENT PLACES AS ID HURD IN SOME COUNTRY'S IF YOUR NOT VAXXED FOR COVID YOU COULDN'T STEP FOOT IN THERE COUNTRY?
I am a firm believer in science and have no issues getting vaccines, many counties around the world require various vaccines for visitors to enter, for the safety of the traveler and their own citizens.
@@SailorJames TY FOR YOUR REPLY JAMES.
I'm trying really hard not to be distracted from what you did to your ear lobes!!! WHY???????? Really?????
I can only assume you live under a rock
@SailorJames at least my ears are the way God gave them to me!! Why is all I asked. You're a brilliant seaman . A decent all around mechanics, tats are cool, why did you do that to your ears??
@@utubewatcher360 His body his choice. He doesn't owe you an explanation or a sense of normalcy.