28-JAN-2007
Canterbury lies between the mountains and the east coast of New Zealand's south island. The area west of the city of Christchurch is dominated by cattle and sheep farming.
29-JAN-2007
Christchurch is considered to be the most English city in New Zealand.
29-JAN-2007
Cathedral Square is the heart of the city. Here, the cathedral's steeple is seen through a sculpture built to celebrate Christchurch's anniversary.
29-JAN-2007
While Christchurch clearly preserves its past, it also has a quirky side that seems to co-exist with that heritage. We discovered that not only is Elvis alive, he lives in Christchurch, hangs around the cathedral, and seems to have turned silver.
29-JAN-2007
Christchurch has a beautiful botanical garden, again a result of its English heritage.
29-JAN-2007
Perhaps reflecting its eccentric side, the garden contains a flying saucer and this sculpture.