Archive for August, 2009
Posted on August 10, 2009 - by Renae
New Zealand Kiwis
Funny, the only “live” Kiwi I’ve ever seen was in the National Zoo in Washington, DC. It was one of only 17 Kiwis in the United States at the time. I like this card because it tells about rather than just shows a kiwi!
Posted on August 10, 2009 - by Renae
New Zealand Map
My sister Maria sent me another batch of NZ postcards … this is a cool, larger map card showing the major cities and sites! (Thanks, Maria!)
Posted on August 10, 2009 - by Renae
Steinlager
My brother-in-law picked me up a pack of Steinlager while I was in New Zealand 🙂 Good stuff!
Posted on August 10, 2009 - by Renae
Sheep Mustering, New Zealand
This is too adorable! 🙂
Posted on August 10, 2009 - by Renae
New Zealand Map Card
This is the first of a series of three map cards that show progressively closer views of an area of NZ my sister recently visited. I love this set of maps!
Posted on August 10, 2009 - by Renae
South Island, New Zealand
And here’s the South Island …. I didn’t get to visit the South Island while in New Zealand, but I hope to do so next time! Look at the mountain range there! The southwestern side of the South Island is also where they’ve had those pretty big earthquakes recently. From the back, “Separated from the more populous North Island by Cook Strait, which is some 23km [about 14.3 miles] across at its narrowest point, the South Island is world-famous for the beauty and grandeur of its scenery.”
Posted on August 10, 2009 - by Renae
Canterbury, New Zealand
This is the third postcard in the series, showing the Canterbury region and Christchurch, where my sister visited recently. I love all the extra detail on this map, and how it shows the area represented in the box at upper right. See Mt. Cook there in the background? It is NZ’s highest peak. I want to visit here! From the back: “Noted for its sheep, grain and mixed farming, Canterbury is bounded by the magnificent Southern Alps in the west and by the Pacific Ocean in the east. Its plains constitute the greatest expanse of flat land in New Zealand. Fewer than 1,000 Maoris inhabited the area when the original European settlers arrived in the early 1840s.”
Posted on August 10, 2009 - by Renae
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
This is beautiful! From the back: “Situated adjacent to Hagley Park and bordered by the Avon River, the colourful Botanic Gardens nestle amongst English-style lawns and woodlands.”
Posted on August 10, 2009 - by Renae
Avon River, Christchurch, New Zealand
Another lovely view — my sister also sent links to photos she took of this very pretty river. Looks like a lovely spot for a picnic! From the back: “Named after a river in County Ayrshire, Scotland, the Avon River is bordered by trees and flowers and is very popular for punting.” I guess punting is … rugby?
Posted on August 10, 2009 - by Renae
Millenium Chalice, Cathedral Square, Christchurch
I love public sculpture .. and this one is awesome! My sister sent a photo she took of it, so I am doubly glad to have a postcard of this image! From the back: “The Cathedral and the Chalice provide a contrast of the old and the new in the centre of Christchurch’s Cathedral Square.”
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