| On Tuesday 23rd March, we took off from Sydney
after some sad goodbyes and promises to return. We had an
excellent flight on a Quantas Boeing 767 to Christchurch (helped
by Champagne and a 3-course lunch at 9:45 in the morning!). |
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We arrived in Christchurch
- another hour forward and now we were fully 12 hours ahead
of UK time. We picked up our hire car - a Holden Vectra.
Christchurch was warm and sunny. Our B&B, Summers House,
was excellent.
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| We then began to explore Christchurch. It is
a very small city, but attractive and friendly. |
Below: Christchuch cathedral;
the River Avon; the Town Hall and fountain |
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Below: The Arts Centre and
old Town Hall on Main Street (note traffic - taken at rush
hour!) |
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On Wednesday, we went to
the Banks peninsular and drove to Akaroa across one of the
most beautiful landscapes we have seen. |
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| It's a bit like the English
Lake Distict but with blue lakes, bright sun and no traffic. |
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Below right: Akaroa |
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