The Trip to Christchurch

Trip Start Nov 02, 2006
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Sunday, May 20, 2007

After deciding that it would be fun to drive to Christchurch, I found myself a couple of passengers to offset fuel costs and left at 10am. We drove out via Twizel, Lake Tekapo and later Ashburton. The drive was quiet and scenic - often with heavy rain on the southern alps and clear skies to our right hand side - and at least 6 rainbows. Lake Tekapo is quite stunning - so blue! Didnt get the chance to see Mt Cook as the weather was harsh up there - maybe on the way back.

I dropped my passengers off at Base, but as they were paying $30 a night for the penthouse I decided to move on. I tried a campsite a little out of the city but it was $16!!!! a night. Seeing as the hostels go from $18, I ended up in Sumner which is a beach side suburb. It was a nice hostel but very quiet.
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