Akaroa is a former French colony. More importantly, had the French been three days earlier, the entire South Island of New Zealand could have been French. But the French lost the race so the English and French co-existed here as a part of the British empire. One sign of the separation was the fact that Akaroa has 3 cemataries, Anglican (English), Roman Catholic (French) and Dissenters (Undeclared or Unbelievers?). The Anglican plots by the way are far nicer.
Today a cruise ship arrived and disengorged lots of hardcore tourists. They were very nice but a bit much in numbers. Regardless we walked all over the little port town selecting the perfect lunch spot and some fine Italian eats on Sunday. Oh, I should mention that we had a 4.5 earthquake in a distant town. I heard it last night at 2:30am. Thankfully it was to far to feel.
Birding class
Historic play toy
Oh no are thos Canadian geese!
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