Chess, French style!

Just starting our first ever holiday in Akaroa, a lovely seaside spot just over the hills from home.
Other times we have been there is has just been for a day or a weekend.

For those of you unaware of NZ's history, the South Island of NZ could almost have been a French territory - the French arrived in Akaroa to claim it just a few days after the British arrived and had put up their flag.

Despite British sovereignty the French stayed on and there is a wonderfully unique French flavour to the town.

We had a pleasant walk along the beach and discovered this outdoor chess set.

The 'model' was just posing of course, not really playing as this is definitely an illegal first move ... unless she is playing under some new French rules!