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Continue reading →: Monarch Butterflies in Woodham ParkEach year I visit the parks around Christchurch to see the magnificent sight that is thousands of Monarch butterflies clustering together in the trees. I never tire of this! And, I always get the opportunity to introduce new people to this phenomenon – usually people in the park who wonder…
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Continue reading →: Autumn Leaves on Grapevine
This grape vine is within the small vegetable garden and orchard by the Curator’s House restaurant in the Botanic Gardens.
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Continue reading →: Earthquake Memorial Wall Work Underway
This section of the Avon River is where the earthquake memorial is being built. The final design consisted of a long wall and it’s clear to see this taking shape now. It’s expected to be finished in time for next year’s anniversary. You can learn more about the memorial online…
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Continue reading →: Bridge Art in Sydenham
I was driving along Colombo Street today towards Sydenham, when these bright panels grabbed my attention (they’re fixed onto the bridge). They are very clever, as when you move, you see it’s not just coloured strips! Depicting scenes of old Sydenham. And finally, a message! How clever is that!
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Continue reading →: Old Cafe Roma Building Renovation
Scaffolding and workers on site at what most of us would still know as the Cafe Roma building. So good to see this building getting some love finally. The cafe that was in this building was a favourite for brunch and it had a very ‘continental Europe’ feel to it…
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Continue reading →: Autumn DucklingsWe’ve had a very mild Autumn with most days reaching 20-something degrees celcius. So it’s probably not surprising then that some Christchurch locals are a bit confused and think it’s Spring! These adorable ducklings were spotted in the Botanic Gardens. At one point they all got out of the pond…
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Continue reading →: Tree in the Botanic GardensWhat a stunning tree and the couple sitting on the bench just made the photo (thanks to whoever they are!).
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Continue reading →: Buddha on Bridle Path Road
A while back (not sure when) I noticed this Buddha had been placed in the rocks along Bridle Path Road. I’d seen another Buddha down by the river (so I’m assuming it’s the same one). I also only recently noticed that someone has been planting cactus plants along this strip.…
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Continue reading →: Autumnal Light in Opawa
My friend Emma posing for me amongst the Autumn leaves in Opawa. Such a beautiful day again today – we’re having the most lovely weather.
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Continue reading →: Sound Garden, Peterborough Street
The Sound Garden on Peterborough Street is a joint Gap Filler and Greening the Rubble project and a fun and interactive place to explore. The musical instruments are very clever.
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Continue reading →: A new school for Lyttelton
I was in Lyttelton yesterday and noticed the new school building was finished and lots of people were visiting. According to the school’s website, they had their first day in the new school today – how exciting for the kids and the Lyttelton community. It looks to be a lovely…
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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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The bridge looks great, and that sky is fantastic. Oh, I hope to visit Christchurch again some day 😀