After another great breakfast, we went into Christchurch city centre. It was very sad to see the earthquake damage and some examples are shown below (not easy to see the worst damage, as there is a large exclusion zone around the worst hit areas). Real shame no-one is able to get near Cathedral Square or Victoria Square.
The city is trying to be positive and there are a number of initiatives around, one example being "Container Mall" where a Mall has been formed out of old Container Boxes & various retail outlets have started (or re-started) up business.
We then travelled out to Lyttleton. a major port on the South Island close to Christchurch, which also has sufferred badly from the earthquakes. In particular, the Time Ball building (similar to that at Greenwich Observatory) has been completely destroyed.
We then returned to Christchurch city centre to visit the Canterbury Museum. Interesting to visit, with some different exhibits to other museums, including a shell house and a "WOW" a display of fashion made from unusual materials (which Jan really enjoyed).
Next we went to see Mona Vale, a historic house in Christchurch, but sadly it too has sufferred significant damage which was sad to see.
Now back at B&B in time for a drink with Fay & Stephen at 6pm!.....ahead of dinner (at The Old Vicarage) and then packing for tomorrow's journey to Tasmania.
Have a safe flight to Tasmania xX
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