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Continue reading →: Ferrymead Bridge WorkCranes on the bridge they built beside the bridge so they can widen the main bridge. It’s fascinating to watch the process – another lane will eventually be added to the bridge and it is being strengthened. This is not earthquake related – the bridge stood up well to the…
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Continue reading →: The Wizard’s VWA very customised VW! Must be very confusing to follow behind it.
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Continue reading →: The Wizard of Christchurch (and New Zealand)This is the Wizard – he’s a Christchurch institution. I’d not seen him in the Square for a long time – probably years, as according to Wikipedia (source of all knowledge) he now spends most of his time in Oamaru and speaks in the Square between 1 and 2pm from…
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Continue reading →: Horse drawn Double Decker Tram Cashel MallA horse drawn tram has been going in operation during the week leading up to Christchurch. The clydesdales were very placid and I was surprised at how quickly they pulled the tram along (was hard to keep up with them!). Thursday is the last day, so if you fancy a…
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Continue reading →: Santa Line – Please leave a messageThere are two red phone boxes in the Square that are a direct line to Santa. Of course Santa wasn’t in, he’s a little too busy at the moment, so I had to leave my Christmas wishes with his voice mail. Oh how terribly 21st Century.
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Continue reading →: Port Hills Sunset TonightAnother hot day today and another wonderful sunset. This one had some amazing cloud formations. This shot is looking over the Port Hills at a range of trees I’ve tried photographing (unsuccessfully) quite a few times. Tonight I think I was given a ‘golden’ opportunity for another shot. And I…
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Continue reading →: Drink ChampagneI had brunch at the Sweethearts Berryfields this morning, and just had to take a photo of their lights with sayings underneath – this one tickled my fancy “drink champagne for no reason at all”.
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Continue reading →: Tonight’s SunsetIt’s been a hot day – around 32 degrees I think – which means we often get a lovely sunset. And we did!
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Continue reading →: Decorations on the Arts Centre TurretThis turret is on the ground, as it was damaged in the earthquake and had to be removed from the top of the building. According to this article, the turret will stay on the ground for two years while its repaired at a cost of around 25 million. That’s one…
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Continue reading →: Christchurch city from 26 floors upThis is the view of the inner city (looking West) from the 26th floor of the Hotel Grand Chancellor. Cashel Mall from above.
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The earthquakes really gave Christchurch the opportunity to fully embrace street art and now we’ve become well know for it.…
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