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Where time-travel becomes real!

#christmastrip Embarking on a journey through the Otago Settlers Museum is like hitching a ride on a time-traveling sheep-drawn carriage โ€“ without the sheep, though. As you step in, it's like the TARDIS of New Zealand's history, just without the wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey stuff. First stop, the early days of Mฤori settlement, where you'll discover how the pioneers mastered the art of carving long before IKEA made it cool. Then, brace yourself for a colonial rollercoaster โ€“ not the stomach-churning kind, but the one where people figured out how to build homes that didn't blow away in a brisk breeze. Prepare to chuckle at the quirky inventions from yesteryears. Bicycles with enormous front wheels that practically dared you to take a header. It's a museum, not a circus, but close enough. For petrolheads in a time warp, there's a vintage car collection that'll make you appreciate today's vehicles with cup holders and GPS. Try not to imagine parallel parking one of those beasts. But wait, there's more! Dive into the 20th century, where fashion got groovy, disco reigned supreme, and, yes, the mullet made its mark. Experience New Zealand's evolution through the decades, where even the mannequins seem to have a story to tell. The Otago Settlers Museum: Where time-travel meets a hilarious Kiwi twist. It's not just a museum; it's a comedy show with artifacts. Step inside and see history unfold โ€“ with a dash of sheepish humor and maybe a few old-school dance moves. Welcome to the Kiwi chronicles
Posted: Dec 27, 2023
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