A little bit of Canada

Thurs & Fri - Christchurch and Camera Catastrophe

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October 9th 2008
The next day we are very glad to leave and head for a town called Oxford since there is nothing closer to Christchurch than this. It's a lovely spot near a river and much better than our last place. We visit the town ( a speck on the map) and plan our day in Christchurch. It's a lovely town but unfortunately, not a good day for us. Soon after we arrive, someone taps Grahame on the shoulder a ... 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