fountain with university building in backdrop

Under the New Zealand Skies

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November 30th 2007
You may be wondering, just what are Duane and Charlotte up to lately. Well, other than working on our tans in the lovely summer weather.... We spent a few days in Christchurch. This city really impressed us with it's parks, gardens and general loveliness. We checked out the Cathedral square, with a beautiful cathedral, giant sized chess game and buskers. The botanical garden was so fragrant ... 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