On the road to Christchurch

Picton through Christchurch to Arthur's Pass

April 28th 2006
Off to an early start this morning. Eric was up and showering just after 6am. It took me until 630 am to get up, but we ate breakfast by 7:15 and were ready to go. Breakfast is free at "The Villa" - several types of breads and jams, cold cereal and milk. On the road we headed south on highway #1, through Blenheim, stopping for coffee and a snack at 8:30 at a place called "The Store". With h ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Arthur's Pass National Park

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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****September 2010**** I'll be in Europe from September 18th until October 10th. I start in London and I'll visit Stonehenge too before making a brief stop in Paris. Then I am off to Germany for two weeks. Cross your fingers for nice weather, good food and some fun with a new language! Eileen **************December 2008******************* I'll be in Central America from December 5th to mid January! I start with a night flight on December 5th, arriving in Panama December 6th! I spend a few days in Panama City to acclimatize, and then I move on to Boquette... full info

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