Christchurch

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After the nature burst we told you about back at Mount Cook, we soon found ourselves in the city of Christchurch. Instead of doing our usual activities of checking out museums and things, we decided to simply take the city in by spending the day mooching around it. As the day went on we found ourselves saying how it was like being in a very warm Cambridge. There are lots of similarities - they're both University cities, the architecture is very similar, the parks, begonia showing, it's famed for punting, and it rained.

Have a look through these pictures which I think summarize our short time here........

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Photos

Having a Snoop
She didn't notice me, nor is she an actual lady from olden times. It's all an incredible illusion.

How English!
We said this so much in Christchurch. It really was like a day out in a warm Cambridge.

Is this tiny plant Legal?
It's certainly impressive what they can do with Bansai these days.

Headline.......
"Laura seizes ultimate reign over the entire W.I. will equalibrium be destroyed under this dictator?" this will be my picture of choice for when this happens for Time Magazine

A Boy's Photo
This had Thom in Scout-like giggles for far too long.

Harry Nutter
This guy is the Christchurch Lunatic, who has turned into a viable tourist attraction. We stopped and listened to what he was talking about and he actually made a fair bit of sense and was incredibly funny, in a dry sort of way.... something about how it can be proved in the bible that Jesus had an addiction to prostitutes.

The Coolest Pad in Town
The second, third and fourth floors of this place were up for sale. The little shop is a zen incense place and the area is the cool artsy hang-out.

When a Muffin and Mocha gets simply Naughty
Thre is no need to put delectable chocolate chips in a blueberry muffin. But they did.
There is no need to serve this muffin warmed up alongside a melty pot of butter. But they did.
There is no need to make those mochas so ice cream heavy because we asked for them iced. But they did.
NO ONE can get away with presenting the mochas with chocolate covered marshmallows and jelly false teeth on top .....
But they did.

Another "Awesome" Addition
To the place where the sinful muffin/mocha was served. This is a really working water fountain, but some clever person has made it out of an old school singer. You even had to turn the handle to dispense the water.
You should also know that their toilets were gendered by a little Hans Solo and a little Princess Leia in their own perspex boxes.
We were seriously considering holding the place up to ransom so we could move in.

Lush Fix
Hadn't noticed this product and loved it so had to take a pic. Why Thom has chosen to give it the final cut in here is beyond me. Maybe he is trying to highlight my addiction?