Aug 3, 2008

Twizel to Christchurch

Travel Time: 4 ¾ hours
Distance: 375 km


We have travelled down South Island and back up again, so now it's on to Christchurch before heading north to cross over to North Island.


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We wanted to visit the Church of the Good Shepherd which has a magnificent view of Lake Tekapo but it was closed to visitors on that particular day.

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some fierce looking black cows

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There are more sheep than people in New Zealand

Back in Christchurch my husband visited his alma mater ie. University of Canterbury.

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College House where he stayed

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I was so thrilled to see a pipe organ in the chapel...in Malaysia the only pipe organ we have is in the Dewan Philharmonic.

A good way to see the city would be to take a ride on the tram from the Cathedral Square.

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a street performer at the Cathedral Square

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the famous Christchurch Cathedral

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2 men playing a game of chess on a giant chess board


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a bird trying to make friends with its own reflection in the mirror

The Antarctic Centre is worth the visit...but time your visit well as you would need to spend about 3 hours there.

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