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Day 16 – Australia/New Zealand Adventure – Christchurch and other sights

By Ann Silverthorn Posted on May 1, 2025 Posted in Travel 4 Comments

Day 16 – Australia/New Zealand Adventure – Christchurch and other sights

Off to Christchurch, which is still recovering from earthquakes in 2010 and 2011.

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Day 12 – Australia/New Zealand Adventure – Queenstown

By Ann Silverthorn Posted on April 22, 2025 Posted in Travel 4 Comments

Day 12 – Australia/New Zealand Adventure – Queenstown

Pavlova, named for dancer, Anna Pavlova

Both Australia and New Zealand claim Pavlova’s origin, but it seems that New Zealand might be the winner.

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