Tulip Tree at the farm

Arrived in Christchurch

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December 8th 2009
The first day we arrived in Christchurch we spent the day with Anne, Mary's mother. Next day we went out to the farm where Mary grew up and had dinner with John, her brother, who now runs it. The place is beautiful. 4000 acres and as many sheep at least. It's a well known farm. John's done an wonderful job of it. ... 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