View over Lyttleton, Christchurch

Christchurch and Selling the Van!

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March 25th 2005
We had a very long drive to Christchurch, which probably took a lot of the life out of the van's engine, to meet one of Sarah's friends from her old job in London. It was great to stay with Alvin, Jenny and Alistair who were incredibly kind to us and helped us to finally sell the van - for $500 to a dodgy Egyptian bloke - through the fantastic Trademe auction site. We also spent a couple of days ... 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