After a little time getting settled in and having some lunch, we took off on our first adventure to the
Port Hills. We had a little hike up to look out over Christchurch and Lyttelton Harbor. Along the way, we saw some of our first New Zealand plants (flax, tussocks, fierce lancewood) and wildlife (silver eye birds, a spider, a bee). Then, much to our delight, the
Sign of the Kiwi was open after having closed in 2010 because of the earthquakes, and we were able to have tea time there with beautiful views! We got to taste
Hokey Pokey ice cream (vanilla with little bits of caramel/toffee), have a tea or coffee, or a slice (little piece of cake). Not a bad first outing. On our way back we got to see the village of
Lincoln and stop at the grocery store to get some basics for the kitchen at the dorm and some laundry detergent. Then back to the Uni to get dinner and a good nights rest. Sweet Dreams All, m : )
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| Hiking up to view over Christchurch |
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| Gator chomp at the top |
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| Checking out a purple thistle flower |
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| View looking down to the Sign of the Kiwi |
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| View out to Lyttelton Harbor |
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| Enjoying tea time inside Sign of the Kiwi's renovated digs |
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| Enjoying tea time outside of Sign of the Kiwi's renovated digs |
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| Our first Silver Fern |
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