Christchurch 036

Christchurch, NZ

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April 17th 2009
I didn't write as many notes throughout the day so I'm sure none of this will be in the correct order...but who cares. We went to a lot of markets today. We found a neat little grocery store that reminded us of Whole Foods. I took pictures every few minutes. People stared. ::Crazy Americans:: But we saw some crazy things that I HAD to get a picture of. I took notes in there too. Some things I f ... 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