What they say about the NZ sun is true though. It is quite strong. I loaded up with sunscreen to avoid burning and was glad of the shade from time to time.
Went to the arts centre this morning to check out the weekend outdoor arts market. After looking around there I walked up through Hagley Park. Very nice park.
After coming out the north west end of the park I walked up to Mona Vale -- an Edwardian house on the river now converted to a restaurant. There were some lovely public gardens and I popped in to the front lobby to look at the woodwork. The neighbourhood had some pretty swish houses and from the Mona Vale gardens you could look into the yards of the houses backing on the river (most front yards here have big fences around them so you can't see people's gardens). There were some pretty spectacularly landscaped places -- although I must say that I do prefer my own ramshackle garden.
There was a neat little gazebo in the gardens (with a cat sitting it) and the gatehouse was quite cute.
Then I walked around the northern section of the city for a bit before heading back to the cottage to grab my computer and come down to Starbucks to log in to wireless.
Tonight I will have some leftover lamb vindaloo from last night's dinner out. I have some halloumi cheese in the fridge so I will fry that up with some onion, garlic, lemon and mint and pretend it is paneer and make some raita with some of my yogurt.
Have to be up early tomorrow to catch the shuttle to Akaroa (about an hour and a half drive outside Christchurch) for the day.
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