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Continue reading →: A face in the wall, Manchester Street
Spotted on a building in Manchester street – very clever.
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Continue reading →: Cosmo the giant Rabbit by Michael ParekowhaiCosmo is an inflatable rabbit by artist Michael Parekowhai. Cosmo was gifted to the Christchurch art gallery by Jim and Mary Barr for the Art Gallery’s post-earthquake reopening back in 2011 (the art gallery is currently closed for earthquake repair work). He currently lives at 31 New Regent street as…
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Continue reading →: Mona Vale Gardens in its Autumn Glory
The Mona Vale Gardens are located in Fendalton (not far from the central city) and are very English in their styling with the Avon River meandering through the park and lots of Autumnal trees and green grass. It’s a thoroughly pleasant place to be on a warm Autumn day. I…
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Continue reading →: Mary Duncan Park WalkwayI’ve known about this walkway for quite a while, but I didn’t know what it was like, where it went or the conditions of the walkway. I drive past the entrance to it a lot (it’s on Port Hills Road) and think “I must do that walk sometime…” and then…
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Continue reading →: Autumn in the CityOh how I love Christchurch in Autumn and greatly admire the early visionaries who planted our wonderful trees (especially those in the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park). This scene is by the Avon River on Oxford Terrace – just opposite the building development that will be The Terraces. As you…
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Continue reading →: Entrance to Albion Square in Lyttelton
I love this new (well new to me) entrance to Albion Square in Lyttelton. I’m not sure when it went up – as I’m not often in Lyttelton. I couldn’t find any information about it online, so if anyone knows about the carvings please leave a message.
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Continue reading →: View of Lyttelton from the top of the Bridle PathI walked up the Bridle Path track today for a bit of strenuous exercise (it’s rather steep). The reward is always the view of Lyttelton and the harbour.
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Continue reading →: Giant Pumpkins in Heathcote
This spot is located by the roundabout on Martindales Road. It’s had various interesting displays here since Christmas. The pumpkins are huge!
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Continue reading →: Fields of Remembrance Anzac Crosses in Cranmer Square
These crosses in Cranmer Square are part of the Fields of Remembrance project to remember the sacrifice New Zealand men and women made during the First World War. Each cross has the name of a New Zealander from the Canterbury region who lost their life in the war during 2015. There…
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Continue reading →: Autumn Colours in the Gardens
We had beautiful sunshine today and much warmer weather – so people were out and about in the Botanic Garden and Hagley Park. Love the Autumn colours and the water reflections this time of the year. Christchurch really is such a pleasant and beautiful place to be on days like…
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The bridge looks great, and that sky is fantastic. Oh, I hope to visit Christchurch again some day 😀