It's a scenic drive down to Christchurch via the Waipara wine area to Christchurch to stay with wonderful hosts Trevor and Fiona. We had a great BBQ and watched more rugby on TV.
On Sunday Trevor took us on a tour of Christchurch, showing us the earthquake devastation as well as the beach at Sumner and the funky Lyttleton. It's just amazing how a whole city has rallied together in support following the quake and how well everyone is just getting on with things. Like the Porthole Bar operating out of a used container in Lyttleton. That evening we watched more cricket on TV. New Zealanders are really sport mad; playing themselves and supporting their teams.On Monday we went to the cricket and saw Scotland vs England on a very hot and sunny day. The stadium was damaged beyond repair in the quake but a few World Cup games were held at Hagley Oval.The temporary stands and grassy areas made for a very convivial and picnicy day out. All in all the NZ weather was surprisingly good to us! On Tuesday Neil and Trevor went fishing near Hamner, being dropped into the area by helicopter and collected again in the afternoon.
On Sunday Trevor took us on a tour of Christchurch, showing us the earthquake devastation as well as the beach at Sumner and the funky Lyttleton. It's just amazing how a whole city has rallied together in support following the quake and how well everyone is just getting on with things. Like the Porthole Bar operating out of a used container in Lyttleton. That evening we watched more cricket on TV. New Zealanders are really sport mad; playing themselves and supporting their teams.On Monday we went to the cricket and saw Scotland vs England on a very hot and sunny day. The stadium was damaged beyond repair in the quake but a few World Cup games were held at Hagley Oval.The temporary stands and grassy areas made for a very convivial and picnicy day out. All in all the NZ weather was surprisingly good to us! On Tuesday Neil and Trevor went fishing near Hamner, being dropped into the area by helicopter and collected again in the afternoon.
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