So, after losing about two and a half stone each through stress after thinking we were going to miss our flight, we safely arrived in Christchurch at Base Backpackers. Luckily it was better than the Base at magnetic island and there wasn't a portakabin or Israeli in sight. We didn't arrive until midnight so the following day we explored the city and the hostel was conveniently placed by Cathedral Square in the centre of the city. So, we thought it was only fair to venture into the cathedral itself and absorb some culture! Inside was, according to our guide book, "One of the world's finest pipe organs". Obviously the Kiwis have not been introduced to our very own Linford Christie, whose steroid use didn't have the usual side effect. Anyway, after that exhilarating five minutes, we
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