Although the city is low key it was nice to get out to the edge of the city limits and do some hiking up in the surrounding mountains whether inland overlooking Lyttelton Harbour, or up the steep climb of Sumner's cliffs overlooking the Pacific.
We got the go ahead to proceed down now that the weather is cooporating on The Ice, not sure if it was the high winds or cold temperatures that held some of us back, but we're moving right along. At 0545 I'll board the bus to the Int'l Antarctic Center and climb up into the C-17 that will carry us across the lower Pacific to the white continent.
Here is a link in which you'll find more info on what is going on down on The Ice.
http://www.usap.gov/
See you then! xo
It has been a wonderful 3 days in Christchurch, but I am ready to move further south and to get to work. In these days I ventured out with new friends to the sights and smells of Spring in the Southern Hemisphere. As we cross the streets and the trolley passes by we are surrounded by smart urban design including Hagley Park, the 2nd largest city park after the one and only NYC's Central Park. The Botanic Gardens are lovely, Cathedral Square busy with tourists, and each and every meal has satisfied my taste buds beyond expectation! Ahhh, the espresso is equal to that of my favorite, Illy. The shops are intriguing and stylish, and get this.. the Buzzcocks are playing a show in November. Christchurch is a little gem on the South Island that is stimulating enough to keep even me occupied. This place has everything!
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