The Mitchell’s place

Day 400-402: Christchurch to Kaiapoi, New Zealand

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March 7th 2010
Tuesday, March 2nd Yesterday's cloudy weather was nowhere to be seen today. The sun was out in full force and we spent our quiet time sitting in our new camp chairs, enjoying the sun and the quiet. We had another great jog followed by some tea in the morning sun. In an email mom Mariana pointed out that she never saw a picture of the newly restored red phone booth at the holiday park ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Canterbury

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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