Arrival at Christchurch

Brrr...

Hopped over to the Antarctic Centre from the airport via a free shuttle. The place is rather pricey but very informative. Forked out a hefty NZ$18 (first expense in NZ$) for a (fake) snowstorm, slide down an ice slope, and the viewing of several videos and info boards on Antarctic. But actually spent 2 hours inside the place.

Then took the Airbus over to the city centre. Transfer cost NZ$5. Nice driver. Told him that we were staying at Rolleston and he stopped at the most convenient place for us to get off. Accent similar to the British.

Christchurch was surprisingly very cold, despite it being the start of winter only. But maybe because it was that I wasn't used to the weather yet. Can't imagine how cold when we get out of the city. Thank goodness I decided to buy and bring the handwarmers.

Fish & chips as first dinner in NZ. Were the last customers before the shop closed. It was only 7.30pm. 2 big slabs of fish & too much chips. For only NZ$3. Very good deal. Fish meat was very thick and coarse. It was almost like chicken. And bought a lamb slouvaki from The Greek Recipe. Small shop overlooking the cathedral. Very good slouvaki.

Came back to hostel & had dinner watching Simpsons. Actually fell asleep after dinner at the couch. Thankfully, Robin was at hand to wake me up when the show finished. Went back to room after washing up the dishes and tried to repack my bags. They looked a little better. I think. *grin*

Conked out. Brrr...

Stupid heater has a time-switch. Goes off after every 30 minutes.