Wednesday 18th February – to Christchurch
Lazy day today after yesterday's exertions. Beautiful scenic drive through the mountains along wide flat river valleys and across to the Canterbury plain. Easily found the Copthorne hotel with comfortable room. Spent afternoon in the Botanic Gardens, just a few minutes walk away.
Thursday 19th February
Spent what was left of the day after a long brunch in the Christchurch Art Gallery. This is a purpose designed steel and glass structure with the most comprehensive collection of New Zealand art beautifully hung and lit. The modern art was particularly good. Also walked round the adjacent old Canterbury University which now houses artistic enterprises. It is somewhat demeaning that the magnificent old buildings still labelled ' Chemistry', 'Physics' etc. have now mostly become galleries of tourist memorabilia in the shape of kiwis or sheep. There were a few exceptions, one fine painter in a garret room and some passionate tapestry weavers.
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ReplyDeleteAll's well here. Thanks for the postcard. I like cherry blossom.
I'm very jealous that you've seen penguins, I want to see penguins someday. However, Steve and I are off to Iceland a week today (Friday 27th) for a short break. No penguins I think, but elfs and goblins by the dozen!
Glad you're having fun. The photos look wonderful, and it's so lovely to ready about what you're up to.