A day at Christchurch .. its simply not enough! Unfortunately, a day is all I had to explore this magnificient city.
With plenty to do and with so little time - I really did not want to leave.. and in fact .. I am pretty certain that I will be making several trips to the South Islands.
Personally - I find Christchurch quaint - a city of contradictions perhaps. It has a feel of a developing city - but yet - there really isn't any modern skyscrappers.
Instead, we get large bontiful gardens, greens, heritage buildings and friendly folks all around. A visitor easily adapts - walking around the city is a breeze and should one get thirsty - a HUGE assortment of cafe's, food courts and restaurants pepper the city scape by the dozen.
As I read in another site - "its has a growing cosmopolitan ambience that also adds a touch of excitement without overt flashiness."
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At least in Auckland you don't need to pay that tax from July,2008.
I envy you having actually met my VT friend Rose, waiting for her to come and visit here in Israel. Martin
WAH!!!! U so lucky ah! Goin ta see my man Russ... I heard a RUMOUR that Mr BB will being going to S. Asia early next year lah. Headlining in SQ, and SPECIAL Appearance in "KL" unfortunately may not reach Aus. Cheers B-out, & hav a GWEAT DAY lah
Great, interesting page. Best wishes.
Wow... we need to put you in charge of the next meet... that food looked good!
baru finish yr christchurch page now u tell me new caledonia! sigh... ;-)
Great pages! I'm going to Christchurch for Christmas...can't wait! :)
For the BEST punt tour go to the Antigua Boat Sheds next to the Botanic Gardens on Cambridge Terrace. It's more beautiful, away from the traffic (through the gardens) and you can book on 64 (0)3 366 0337 or email info@punting.co.nz Way better!
Ah..seeing your Chch pages brought back all the memories of my wonderful stay there...Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
I'll be back......I should be a bit cross with you ^..^ but just can't leave the house in the evening. but, you done a great job about CHCH. thanx, greets from across the ditch Wal
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