Thira

Game Over

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October 23rd 2006
Just to let everyone know who didn't already know we have arrived home with all limbs still attached. It's great to be back in the tropical heat (13 degrees) of Christchurch. Back to work this week and all that sort of stuff. A few more photos of our travels are attached. Enjoy ... 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