Day 6: Is it any wonder that
Christchurch is known as the garden city of NZ? It's almost as if you're punting down Stratford-upon-Avon in England or something. Our first stop this morning was a craft fair held on the main city square in front of the church. Spring was in the air and the blooming magnolias filled our hearts with joy. The atmosphere is thoroughly relaxing as the Avon river meanders lazily through the town cutting across lush gardens showcasing mature droopy trees. We were a only few weeks shy of the shocking display of tulips that mark the onset of spring. It's lovely walking around this quaint city. Stop by the
Arts Center to visit art galleries, craft studios, and eclectic stores. This historic building also hosts concerts and weekend markets. The
Canterbury Museum nearby is also a wonderful treasure trove of cultural relics and interesting exhibits.
A lazy afternoon was stretching ahead of us. Nagesh bought a bottle of champagne, rented a gondola, and we set off punting along the Avon. Our gondolier brought bread for us to feed the ducks. Meandering along the river, we soaked in the botanic joys of the city. In the evening, we rented the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy for a movie marathon session in our one bedroom apartment hotel. Take out Indian food completed our celebration!
Day 6: Is it any wonder that Christchurch is known as the garden city of NZ? It's almost as if you're punting down Stratford-upon-Avon in England or something. Our first stop this morning was a craft fair held on the main city square in front of the church. Spring was in the air and the blooming magnolias filled our hearts with joy. The atmosphere is thoroughly relaxing as the Avon river meanders lazily through the town cutting across lush gardens showcasing mature droopy trees. We were a only few weeks shy of the shocking display of tulips that mark the onset of spring. It's lovely walking around this quaint city. Stop by the Arts Center to visit art galleries, craft studios, and eclectic stores. This historic building also hosts concerts and weekend markets. The Canterbury Museum nearby is also a wonderful treasure trove of cultural relics and interesting exhibits.
A lazy afternoon was stretching ahead of us. Nagesh bought a bottle of champagne, rented a gondola, and we set off punting along the Avon. Our gondolier brought bread for us to feed the ducks. Meandering along the river, we soaked in the botanic joys of the city. In the evening, we rented the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy for a movie marathon session in our one bedroom apartment hotel. Take out Indian food completed our celebration!
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