.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
