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Continue reading →: Dare to HopeI passed by this sign outside what was the Beckenham Baptist Church. It made me stop, and think. I, like most Cantabrians, still have a lot of hope for the future – a very bright future for the city. In fact I think people are almost starting to feel a…
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Continue reading →: Catholic Cathedral Barbadoes StreetThis is the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, the Roman Catholic basilica on Barbadoes St. As you can see, it has sustained a lot of damage, but a lot of it is still standing. I loved this building and was always in awe of it when I drove past it.…
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Continue reading →: Ivy wall reinforcementIt appears that some Ivy plant is what is holding up the wall of the Coffee House on Montreal Street. The damage does not look too bad, which is fantastic as it was one of my favourite places to go for a coffee and some cake.
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Continue reading →: Anzac Wreath, Botanic GardensA wreath by the Band Rotunda which has been placed there by the staff of the Botanic gardens in memory of our Anzac soldiers.
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Continue reading →: Arts Centre Market at Ferrymead VillageI’m really pleased to see the Arts Centre Market up and running again and I think the Ferrymead Village is a wonderful venue for it. I’d heard through word of mouth that the market was going to be there today and tomorrow so had to get along to check it…
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Continue reading →: Messages for Christchurch, Westfield Mall RiccartonWe went to Riccarton Mall today (it was packed as it is one of the few malls open now), and as we were heading to the car park we came across these large whiteboards on the wall that have been signed by shoppers at other Westfield malls around the country.…
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Continue reading →: A chance to see our cityI went into the CBD today to have another look at the city as more streets have been opened up. There were a lot of other people doing the same thing – people feel a real need to connect with their city and see with their own eyes just how…
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Continue reading →: Autumn SceneThe trees on Bridle Path Road are simply stunning right now. Every time I drive by I think ‘wow’. I was lucky enough to capture the vintage car driving by just at the right time. I think it looks very smart and appealing for it is a symbol of an…
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Continue reading →: Tree at SunsetI was driving home tonight and noticed the sunset was starting to look interesting and then saw the light coming through this tree so pulled over and took a few photos. The tree is in Heathcote. It was a lovely day today which is a welcome change from the wind…
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Continue reading →: Black catThe next door neighbour has two cats (a little tabby) and this black one. Both of them roam over this side of the fence like it’s an extension of home, but they are both always surprised to see me – it doesn’t seem to matter how many times they see…










I have a long time friend in Papanui as it’s on her side of town who would love Kai Co…