Evil Backyard Plum Tree

The tree provided tasty plums for the first days, then, just slowly dropped fruit that besieged our lawn and walkways making entering the house nearly impossible.

Our new home

December 13th 2005
After staying in Stonehurst Backpackers Hostel for nearly a week, we were anxious to move into our new cottage. For the last time, we jammed and jumped on our suitcases until they squeezed shut. A short shuttle ride later, we were at 5 Angus Street, Sydenham, Christchurch. Although Sydenham is an older section of the city, it appeared cozy and close to the Princess Margaret Hospital, where Mind ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more

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