Base Christchurch

These are the stories, photos, and videos of my 2007 field season in Antarctica studying Weddell seals. I will arrive in Christchurch, New Zealand on Oct 1, 2007 where I will be given Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) clothing. As soon as weather permits, I will ...

Monday, September 17th, 2007: We woke up first thing in the morning and departed Base Christchurch, 56 Cathedral Square at 8 am. Our journey began in Christchurch where we looked at grand architecture, historic homesteads and immaculate parks ...

... by the crowds of Japanese tourists taking a million photos and getting in the way of everyone else's! We got to Christchurch about 4pm and checked into Base - we were given the worst room in the whole hostel (although we didn't know it then) - 10 bed ...

... at an indian restaurant that doesnt look too bad with another 6 people i think? i dunno, a lot of people are flying home from christchurch so theres a lot of us comming and it should be a good night alright so no USB plug here at the hostel but i ...

En vue du jour de l'an, le plan était d’être à Christchurch pour profiter des activités de la nouvelle année dans une plus grosse ville. De plus, ce moment est le lancement officiel des multiples festivités pour signaler le début de ...

... coffee shop culture here and so many sushi bars so it's a good thing we like sushi. Would definitely recommend Base Backpackers Christchurch for anyone coming here, good spot with loads of deals! There is the best Indian restaurant i've ever been ...

... must have been out in the cold very well behaved - or at least it came across that way. Arrived after lunch in Christchurch on a very delayed plane. Waiting for passengers - so departed half hour late! The flight in over the south island was amazingly ...

... can hear the Bells being rung out. First impressions of New Zealand are good, its allot like how i thought it would be (well Christchurch is anyway) very English in a way, and not in others. Plane journey over here was amazing, i was like a little ...

So we've done the full circle of the south island and arrived back into Christchurch, this time around it was nicer weather so we went for a walk aorund following a trail along the river Avon. We ended up in the Museum which was mainly interesting because ...

... town, where Alice decided to chill in front of the TV at the hostel, while I went for a wander around town. I found the Christchurch tram line and knowing that it only went a short distance, decided that it probably went through good bits of town, and so ...

Well I am back in Christchurch safely..... Staying at Base again, even managed to get in the same two bed dorm, in the sanctuary (female only) so had a couple good night's sleep until the last night I was there, all three other girls snored, I struggled ...

Hi guys! So for the past 5 days i've been in christchurch staying in Base hostel, its really cool. The 1st 2 nights i was in the sanctuary where you get shampoo/conditioner towels and its all girly :) Then i was in a twin with dave and now we're in ...

... (with snow on top and rivers running through it!) as far as the eye could see. What a welcome to the beautiful country. Staying @ BASE backpackers which is literally in the centre of the city, so we can walk everywhere and if Tim can't keep up the pace, ...

... es – je pense que je prépare mon estomac pour l’Inde). En fin de soirée, il y avait une chorale à la «Christchurch Cathedral » qui faisait des chants de Noël… Encore une fois, pas capable de faire une association avec le temps ...

... of the good Shepherd overlooking the lake. It is made from rocks from the lake. Then we continue straight on to Christchurch. The only interruptions are the traffic jam with the sheep crossing the road. Its a strange journey, barely any inhabitations ...

... , and had a proper laugh doing it, chatting about bloke things, Rangers, Orient and other various topics that I can't now remember. Christchurch basically has loads of pubs and bars that are decent and then a strip of the better places where you can have ...

... ! 3 hours went very quickly. Arrived in NZ and realised how cold it was!!! 4 layers and I was still cold! Got to Christchurch and being a Saturday night we went out to find somewhere to eat....everywhere was closed!! Eventually found a small Thai ...

... and a museum and an art centre, but I had completely underestimated how brilliant the art centre would be!  The old Christchurch university has been converted into a series of workshops, shops, theatres and gallerys for members of the public to walk ...

Well, thats it! My first tour has come to an end and I am now in Christchurch until I fly to Thailand on the 30th. It's been a great tour and I've seen more than I could have hoped for had i attempted to tour the islands myself. I feel like I've had a ...

... rafting trip, and it was totally kick-ass man! :P Seriously though, it was really good. I got picked up at 8am from Christchurch along with two mexican lads, and driven two hours inland to the Rangita river. We were dropped off at a little lodge where ...