.I am feeling much better today..well better than I did yesterday. Anythings an improvement I suppose.Christchurch is a nice place to be. Its clean, bustling, and most of all its sunny (well at the moment anyway). I drove down into the city centre at about 10am, and after parking, which in itself is no mean feat, walked into Cathedral Square for something to eat. This is a place where there is always something going on. As you can see from the photo, todays events included a guy juggling fire whilst on a 6 foot pole. Rather him than me! I then went on the city tram, which is a guided tour of the Central Business District (CBD). It even went past the hotel I was booked into for the next two nights, but offered no clue how I was going to get to it.
After getting to my hotel (the one-way system here is ridiculous), and having a general sort out of things I went for a drive to the Ferrymead gondola, which had some incredible views of the city, unfortunately blocked somewhat by a touch of smog. Yes underneath that blanket is the city of Christchurch! After leaving there
I drove to the other side of the city for a walk around the International Antarctic Centre. It was heartily recommended to me by the good people of Lonely Planet, but I think its definitely more for kids, and people with absolutely nothing better to do. And if that's the case I should have had a whale of a time. I didn't but it was good honest fun nonetheless. Tonights activities include a good hearty meal at a restaurant recommended by the hotel, or possible the first place I come across that serves something looking reasonably inoffensive. If I feel up to it i may even stop out for a beer! WHHoooooooo!!Anyway guys, better go and wash the day off
Love to you all
Matt
3 comments:
Not quite ready to fly to Sydney yet then. Hadn't looked at your itinery for a day or two. Still Christchurch looks like a happening place and you certainly seem to have been busy. Glad you're feeling a bit better. Love M. xxxx
Glad you're feeling a bit better and you're out and about supplying us with good humoured information about your trip. I'm forever checking to see if you've updated your blog..you'd be proud of how often i've been on!! Piccies too eh!..liked the bloke on the pole..where was it stuck?! until the next time, love n hugs, big sis.x
glad your feeling better mate. enjoy the beer - love lucy & chris x xx
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