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February 22nd 2007
Published: February 22nd 2007
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We spent a few days at Christchurch, and it was a pretty neat city. I spent a couple days rock climbing over the city, and it was a great time. It was my first time outdoor rock climbing, and I really enjoyed it. We had three different levels set up, and I got through all three, although the last one took a while. We had to wedge our left hand in a crack and hang back to swing up using only th... Read Full Entry



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MeMe
Me

I found a good perching rock with a great view.
Ali & MeAli & Me
Ali & Me

Ali and me after Norm made a stop on our way down for a good overview of the city.
LambLamb
Lamb

The guys out for some quality New Zealand lamb.
Human ChessHuman Chess
Human Chess

Life-size chess in downtown Christchurch.
Katie & DeanKatie & Dean
Katie & Dean

Katie (leader) and Dean out on the town.
Girls OutGirls Out
Girls Out

They decided a night out on the town sounded more appealing than rock climbing. However, the guys out did them by staying out until 5:00am one night in Christchurch. We never really got to sleep in, so it was a short night for them!
SignSign
Sign

A fun little sign we found.
BouldersBoulders
Boulders

Some cool boulders the guys came upon. Definitely brings out the fact that the Lord of the Rings was filmed in New Zealand.
UnicycleUnicycle
Unicycle

A unicyclist taking on the hills. Crazy fella!
ViewView
View

A pretty view of a lake and mountains outside Christchurch.
ElderlyElderly
Elderly

I realize New Zealand is a more fit country than the USA, but I'm pretty sure I've never seen elderly looking so playful. A sign swap perhaps?
PlantsPlants
Plants

Pretty flowers.
Rock FormationsRock Formations
Rock Formations

Some really neat rock formations along the west coast of New Zealand. One of Dean's friends took the guys exploring more of the west side of the country than what we got to see along the trip.



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