Getting Ready for the World Rugby Tournament

Christchurch Feb 10 to 12,2010

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March 23rd 2010
The drive from Dunedin to Christchurch is interesting since the road follows the coast line. Our hotel in Christchurch was the Charlotte Jane a luxury Bread and Breakfast. After the long drive we decided to have dinner at the adjoining restaurant. The meal was excellent such that we decided to have dinner there the following night. Again we had our walking shoes on, trekking into the downt ... 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