Street Performer- so funny!

New Zealand part 1

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December 6th 2008
Our first destination was Christchurch, after a good nights sleep we headed out to see the sights. There is an old fashioned tram which toured around the city so we decided to go fon that. We both really liked Christchurch, it had a really laid back feel to it, nice cafe bars and coffee shops, markets and street performers. We visited the cathedral, museum, gardens and also went up the Gondala whe ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

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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