Pictures : NewZealand : 2002-Dec-09 : Akaroa

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Akaroa is a charming little hamlet on the Banks Peninsula, about an hour and a half bus ride from Christchurch. It was originally settled by the French, but they were just a few days too late. The major Maori leaders had signed the Treaty of Waitangi with a British representative, and that meant all of New Zealand belonged to the Queen. The French settlers quickly adapted to British rule and lived peacefully with their British neighbors.

Across the water [49k] Looking down to Akaroa	Across the water [42k] Looking down to Akaroa	Across the water [69k] Looking down to Akaroa	Across the water [68k] Looking down to Akaroa
Plaque [78k] Commemorating the settlement	Bilingual [85k] Many shops were like this	Boathouse [85k]	Lighthouse [72k]
Slippery rocks [108k]	Slippery rocks [102k]	Bridge [71k]	Bridge [102k]
Roses [143k]	War dead memorial [72k]	Terrance [89k] Master gardener and former mayor	Quaint bank [70k]
Charming backpackers [69k]	Charming church [62k]	Charming church [69k]	Charming backpackers [90k]
Charming backpackers sign [80k]	Bungy Barbie [128k]

Photo album generated by album.pl from Dave's MarginalHacks on Tue Oct 24 03:26:14 2006