Staying in jail

Put Behind Bars in Christchurch

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September 29th 2008
Day 548 (27.09.08) With things everywhere in the van, we thought it wise to have a bit of a sort out before dropping our kit off at a hostel in Christchurch. With only an hour and a half drive it wasn't long until we were in the city and in search out or planned bed. Having read about this hostel, we thought it another different sort of place we had to check out. Called The Jail House, the host ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

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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