Finally. I've taken time out of my schedule to post a few select pics from my recent trip to Christchurch. Officially, I was there as part of a family reunion of sorts but I also used my time there to survey the damage from the Feb earthquake and to also work on a story for my internship at TV3.
The city itself is in a state of limbo at the moment, we couldn't get right into the city centre because the cordons are all still up and will be for some time. For the most part though and despite the fact that there is so much structural damage people are positive and have said the outpouring of support from the general public has been phenomenal. I guess it's times like these which really show a persons true character.
Apart from surveying the damage I also travelled a little out of Christchurch to a couple of other towns: Akaroa and Little River. Akaroa is a gorgeous little French settlement right on the bay. The weather was lovely and it was great to see a little bit more of the South Island. I definitely haven't explored enough of it yet, maybe i'll do that after graduation.
Anyway, onto the photos...
The Giants garden - a garden in Akaroa full of mosaics
More destruction
