| While bicycle touring the North
Island in New Zealand we got to take in a hungi and some dancing.
Sure, it's cute when he sticks his tongue out. But when the big
guys come over, bug out their eyes, and thrust their tongues
at you, it's truly frightening! (They also carry massive clubs
made of jade or green stone.) Never conquered, Maori are radiant
people, musically gifted, with a quick and infectious laugh.
Descended from a long line of intense warriors the Maori forefathers
met Captain Cook when he landed on the shores of New Zealand.
The Maori warriors were so fierce-looking, Captain Cook about-faced,
returned to his ship, and sailed away... two years passed before
he worked up enough nerve to come back and give it another go. |
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