Cathedral Square sculpture

Mistaken for royalty, being infamous and the final rugby match of my trip

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June 22nd 2008
Friday morning and I was off on the bus to Christchurch. Wondered what planet the bus driver was on when he asked me if I was Zara Phillips, until I saw the front page of the Christchurch Press - as Zara Phillips was on the front of it dressed practically the same as I was on Friday! The North Face sleeveless puffa is clearly the attire of choice for royalty and also us ‘mere commoners’ who ... 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