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Continue reading →: Botanic D’Lights Light Show in the Botanic GardensI finally got along to the Light Show in the Botanic Gardens (it was the last night). We arrived at 6pm and the crowds were not so bad tonight – though it certainly got busier once we were in the gardens.
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Continue reading →: Helicopter Mail BoxI spotted this helicopter mail box in Phillipstown – awesome!
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Continue reading →: Te Ara Otakaro Avon Cycle TrailIt wasn’t the best of weather to do a cycle trail today (we ended up getting rained on), but as we both had new e-bikes we were keen to take them out for a decent ride. I’ve never had an electric bike before, and after having this one for just…
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Continue reading →: No Menu Monday at the Evil Genius Bar, Cafe and Restaurant in FerrymeadThe Evil Genius is one of my local restaurants – I can walk or cycle there quite easily (or drive there in 2 minutes!). This proximity makes me pretty lucky as when it comes to food they are definitely in a league of their own. They “zig when everyone else…
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Continue reading →: Red Camelia in Flower, Hagley ParkThere are a series of camelia shrubs growing along the Kate Shepherd Memorial walkway (near the Armagh Stree car park). The walk travels along the Avon River bordering the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park and has many white camellias as well. Here’s more information on the walkway and the significance…
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Continue reading →: Magnolia Tree in the Botanic GardensThis stunning magnolia tree (Magnolia campbellii or Pink Tulip Tree) is now in flower in the Botanic Gardens.
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Continue reading →: Tree Houses for Swamp Dwellers SculptureThe Tree Houses for Swamp Dwellers sculpture is now located beside the Avon River on Colombo Street (Town Hall end). The artwork is by Christchurch artist Julia Morison. According to this Press article: The sculpture was inspired by Canterbury’s history. The 10 “treehouses” are shaped like kahikatea trees, which were once common in…
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Continue reading →: Goldfish in Local PondI suspect these goldfish have been abandoned – I’m guessing they are not supposed to be in this pond in one of our local gardens. They are certainly very colourful though and getting very big. I’m not going to say where they are, as I don’t want to give anyone…
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