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Continue reading →: Lyttelton’s Albion Square
Lyttelton’s Albion Square – which was officially opened today. It’s such a wonderful community space.
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Continue reading →: Silo Accommodation in Little River
I spent the day in Akaroa today, and on the way back we drove through Little River and stopped to have a look at these silos that have been converted into accommodation. You can learn more about them at www.silostay.kiwi.nz
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Continue reading →: Stand Tall Giraffe in McCormacks Bay
A giraffe now has pride of place in McCormacks Bay (it was unveiled this morning). This is part of the Christchurch Stands Tall art exhibition – see http://christchurch-stands-tall.co.nz/ for more details.
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Continue reading →: Footpath on Bridle Path Road
Love this footpath with the trees and the way the light filters through it. It’s located on Bridle Path Road just before the Ferrymead Park.
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Continue reading →: A very stylish hat from Sue Wootton
My friend Emma and I went antique shopping today and ended up at the Ferry Antique Centre and spent quite some time trying on hats. This is one of the more elaborate hats we both tried on – it’s quite Victorian in its design with the parasol on top. The…
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Continue reading →: Wildflowers in Hagley Park
Wildflowers in Hagley Park opposite the Botanic Gardens. I’ve never noticed these flowers before but I’m guessing they’ve been there for years based on how many there are there. I’m not sure what they are called. Whatever they are, they are lovely and I’m guessing they will cover a lot…
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Continue reading →: CityUps FESTA – Transitional Architecture FestivalI got along to the CityUps event that is part of FESTA. It was fantastic – so much to look at and who doesn’t like pretty colourful lights. Such an awesome accomplishment by all of those involved and it was wonderful to see so many people in the city enjoying…
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Continue reading →: Queen Victoria Jubilee Clock Tower Restored
The Queen Victoria Jubilee Clock Tower is now fully restored and showing the actual time – it had been frozen in time for the last few years due to our earthquakes. The clock stopped at the time the earthquake started (or there about) – so it was a strange reminder…
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Continue reading →: Duckling walking on a lilly padWhy swim when you can just walk right over the water? Clever wee fellow.
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Continue reading →: Pied Shags by Ferrymead BridgeI often see these shags sitting on the fence by the estuary just under the bridge. I find them quite comical.
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Continue reading →: Werewolves and Wizards in ChristchurchCareful, there’s a werewolf loose in Christchurch! Spotted in Cathedral Square today, the wolf is actually Rachael Travaille of Monstrosities and friend. The wizards dancing along to the sounds of the Justice Brass Band – New Regent Street today. This was part of the Beca Heritage week celebrations.









The bridge looks great, and that sky is fantastic. Oh, I hope to visit Christchurch again some day 😀