Christchurch - 2nd Visit

Right. Christchurch and this time, with better weather and more things to "take in". But 1st, the earthquake and it's effects.

Am sure many have read about the early morning 7.0 magnitude quake. And many too would have heard how bad the buildings got hit.

Well, here are some images of what had happened...

There used to be a building next to that building and now, it's gone. Demolished. And soon, this blue building too. So imagine walking along the road seeing buildings, and suddenly, there's an empty spot. A vacant land. That's what the earthquake did...
Anyway, let's leave that somewhat depressing image and move on, shall we?

Christchurch Cathedral. An Anglican Cathedral. Enjoy.







Imagine kneeling on these cross-stitched cushions. Would you? I know I'll probably be feeling like... so scared la. Somebody's hard work... and I'm kneeling on it!





I actually took this coz you can't find this kind at all ...er... door locking bolts anymore, except in these old places. BUT if you look, my missus says you can spot a ...smiley face.
Next to the cathedral, is basically, the square. Hence, it's called the Cathedral Square... and this stands there.
My missus in front of the tower.

Now if only this was allowed back home. Unique car registration plates. I know what I would like mine to be! :)
It certainly catches your eye. In case you miss the words, there is the universal sign up there.
And finally, a final shot of an earthquake hit building.
In case you;re wondering is that all? Well, there is actually more, but the cathedral took quite a lot of our time, PLUS, we decided to do a little shopping. He he...

Next, International Antartica Center.

Kaka & Nugget Point

On the way back from Te Anau, we decided to take a detour and visit these 2 places. Deserted. Gravel road. Long walks. The deep blue sea. Searing sun...sort off. And beautiful views...

Enough said.

And lookie here... look who came a-visiting! :)

You can actually walk over this grill and stand over the cliff's. Dare you? Below is what will greet you.
Surf's coming through!
Did I mention the long walks? :)




Nugget point has this lighthouse perch on it's edge. It of course used to be manned. Now, it's obviously automated.
Did I mention the long walk?
Lonely... I am so lonely...

A long long walk back... and an equally long long drop!
Kaka point had a few beaches and we decided to have some fun...
Can you spot the lighthouse?
Did I mention fun? :)
The End.

Otago Peninsular

Dunedin is nestled by a peninsular. And it's got a nice little beach too, as below.

Endless sea...
My feeble attempts at something called photo stitching... But i think you get the gist...

Double click for a more larger image.

The below is on one side of the peninsular...
And this is the other side of it! :)

Imagine staying up here. Lovely!

The End.

World's Steepest Street

Shall we go for a walk? :)

Scary yet?
One thing's for sure, driving up or down is gonna be real fun!
Go ahead. Read it. (Double click the image)
The view from the top.



The end.

Dunedin's Farmers Market

My 2nd visit to this interesting place. And glorious food!

Now, this pork ribs were absolutely... heavenly! Juicy. Moist. Yummy. Possibly the best I've had! :)

Steady stream of customers this stall gets.
I took this picture more of the drawing than of the ...er... beers.

Now, again, the banner got my eye...

Any one for dip tasting sauces?

Gosh, Nemo's got an express service too!
The market is located next to the Train Station as evident from this shot. It's only there every Saturday. Think Pasar Malam but day time. Small but you can find quite a lot of stuff there.
Next: World's Steepest Street.