Have now been in Christchurch for 2 weeks and loving it. I feel so relaxed and have been made to feel so welcome by the CC crew it's going to be difficult to move on. I have been staying with Miriam & Mikey and Claudia & Zane, it's been great spending time with them all, it beats Streatham any day! Have swam with dolphins, which was just amazing and learnt to make sushi (so doing all the important things in life)!
I really feel like i have recharged my batteries and feel ready for another trip. On Friday i head off for a short trip around the south island, taking in a glacier walk and hopefully some kayaking.
Yesterday i experienced the thrills of a football match, Mikey and i went to watch Canterbury v Auckland at the ground in Christchurch. Their football isn't quite in the same league as English footie, one man shouted out a few chants but even he sounded half asleep. As for the players, it took a while for some of them to get warmed up. It had a good old community feel to it and it was good wholesome fun. Auckland beat Canterbury 3-0 just in case anyone is interested!
Had the pleasure of meeting up with Emma Andrews last week as she was down for a wedding with her new boyfriend, had a lovely lunch at Claudia & Zane's and then we headed out for a few more drinks in town. It was so lovely to see her and am looking forward to my time in Perth with her.
I think I could definitely live in New Zealand, everyone is so friendly and welcoming. They even talk to you in shops! A little scary at first but now i am chatting away like a local!
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Erica i was very interested in your blog relating to the girls home in madurai. i manage the Joe Homan Charity here in the Uk that rasies most of the funding for the project.
might we discuss your time there and use of your report and photos.
please do contaca me at jhct@btinternet.com
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