Discovering Polynesians Abroad-Aroha vs Aloha!
While traveling through New Zealand in June, I had the privilege of getting to know the indigenous Polynesians, The Maori's. The first settlers came from Eastern Polynesia, as well as Hawaii - Hawaiki, in the 13th century; formed their independence and created their own language and culture. The ability to navigate such distances in ancient times was a remarkable accomplishment, relying on the sun, stars, ocean currents and wind patterns for thousands of years across thousand