Christchurch is my favourite New Zealand city so far. We were there just as the Lions and their entourage hit town. The atmosphere was building but sadly it was time to leave before the first Test match (maybe that's not such a bad thing as it was such a dismal game!) As you will see, Christchurch has some terrific buildings and fountains. There is one fountain I am particularly taken with, so please excuse the multiple shots!
Christchurch fountain
Christchurch fountain
Christchurch fountain
Christchurch fountain
Christchurch fountain
Christchurch fountain
Christchurch fountain by night
Christchurch fountain by night
Christchurch fountain
Christchurch fountain by night
Christchurch fountain by night
Christchurch fountain by night
Oops - slipped!
Christchurch fountain
Christchurch fountain
Christchurch fountain by night
Floral clock
Statue
Statue, Christchurch
Christchurch
Christchurch square
Sculpture, Christchurch
Ice cream cone
Christchurch Square
Ice cream cone
Christchurch Cathedral
And he did!
Spreading the word
Another fountain
Another fountain
Arty tiles, Christchurch
Corgis!
Ice creams aplenty in Christchurch
The Barmy Army have arrived...
New Regent Street
New Regent Street
New Regent Street
Captain Scott
The founder of Christchurch
Christchurch Art Gallery
Christchurch Art Gallery
Christchurch Art Gallery
Tram
Tram
Christchurch Arts Centre
Red phone box
Tradition remains
Christchurch Arts Centre
Christchurch Arts Centre
Christchurch Arts Centre
Botanic Gardens
Botanic Gardens
Getting ready to welcome the Lions
Fresco, Christchurch
Dafydd in Christchurch June 2005
I love pasta! Dafydd in Christchurch June 2005
Lake at Hagley Park
Lake at Hagley Park
Botanic Gardens
Botanic Gardens
Botanic Gardens
Botanic Gardens
Botanic Gardens
Arts Centre
Remembrance Arch
Ice cream cone again
Clock Tower
Antigua Boatsheds
Antigua Boatsheds
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
View of the Square
Grapes at the Arts Centre
Lunch at the Arts Centre
Cleome
Floral clock in flower
Dandelion fountain again
Dandelion fountain
Dandelion fountain
Exhibition at the park
Valentine's Day at the Cathedral
Valentine's Day at the Cathedral
Christchurch Cathedral
Flower festival display in Cathedral
Flower carpet
Flower carpet
Flower carpet detail
Not just flowers
Flower festival
Flower festival
Chalice detail
Chalice detail
Chalice and cathedral
Chalice
Cook 'n' with gas
Street art
Another bizarre sculpture
Flower
Rose
Rose
Rose
Funny plant
Canterbury Club mural (best I can do with the stitch technique!!)