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Anzac Biscuits from my Kitchen
Here’s a domestic Christchurch pic today, which covers the process of baking Anzac biscuits (made in my kitchen at home in Christchurch). It’s not Anzac Day (April 25th) but any day is a good day to bake Anzac Biscuits. Anzac biscuits are delicious and very popular Australasian biscuits (that’s cookies for the Americans) that were…
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Santorini Greek Restaurant Mural
This is the mural on the wall of the Santorini Restaurant. Santorini is located on the corner of Gloucester St & Cambridge Tce, in Christchurch. I have not dined there in a long time, but a good night can be guaranteed as there will always be Ouzo and much dancing! Find out more at www.santorini.co.nz
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Polly the Performing Dog
I’m often at the Arts Centre and stop to watch Polly do her tricks. She’s an adorable border-collie cross that was found by her owner Rex at the local Dog Pound. Her tricks include jumping through a hoop, riding the scooter, rolling over, and I was most impressed with Polly balancing the dog biscuit on…
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Vote Bob Parker Billboard
There is a mayoralty race on in Christchurch at the moment. But I think it might be a one horse race. And to use one more metaphor, Bob Parker is probably a ‘shoo- in’ for the job. He’s got the looks, the charm, the dulcet tones (TVNZ trained), plenty of poise, lots of local politics…
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Shop Reflection – Tuam St
Looking into a window of a lifestyle furniture store on Tuam Street with High Street reflected in the window.
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Hagley Villa for Lease
I was out walking through Hagley Park today when I noticed this piece of paper stapled to a tree. On closer inspection I realised it was about the villa directly opposite where I was standing. What a great marketing idea! According to the sign, rent is negotiable, and includes the use of the convertible sports…
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Busker on a coffee break
A living statue snapped during his coffee break at the Christchurch Arts Centre. Christchurch locals are very keen supporters of buskers and every January we have the World Buskers Festival – so if you ever plan to come to Christchurch during summer come while the festival is on – it’s a laugh a minute and…
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Tram 178 Completes 100,000 City Circuits
To celebrate tram 178 completing 100,000 circuits of Christchurch city, these men had the task of pulling the tram down Worcester street (right by the Arts Centre). Getting ready to pull And they are on their way! I was really surprised at how much traction they had once they got going, the tram practically flew…
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Ferrier Fountain – Christchurch Town Hall
A close up of the fountain located in front of the Christchurch Town Hall. You can find out more about the fountain at www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz Here’s another view of the fountain – this is looking over toward Victoria Square on the intersection of Colombo and Armagh streets.
Christchurch Daily Photo
A 'not so daily' photo of Christchurch
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