Timeball Station

Timeball station was used as a means of setting the clocks on the old ships so they could properly determine their longitude.

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Warm Weather - To Me At Least

November 5th 2005
After arriving in Christchurch I spent a few days relaxing in the area, enjoying the greenery and the singing birds. I filled my belly with the delicious food that I have been craving for most of the winter - With the exception of one meal brought to me by my boss in August, I hadn't had good Indian food since I left Denver, so I ate it for four meals in a row (I know, somewhat boring with all of ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

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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