Flattery Gets you Places

“Undoubtedly when God created the world He made two Edens. New Zealand is the second one,” writes Betty McCoy for Alabama newspaper The Gadsden Times, describing the country as “a pristine landscape drenched in indescribable beauty.” McCoy discovers the haka and explores the International Antarctic Centre in Christchurch, “the closest thing to visiting” the continent. “Time marched on and it became time to fly to Aucklund [sic] … One hundred beautiful beaches are within one hour’s drive and more than 70,000 boats are owned by residents. Aah, what a way to live!”