Hi folks,
Here we are at Jims sisters place in the beautiful coastal town of Timaru, which is approx 200 kms south of Christchurch.
After leaving Inverchargill we drove up through the stunning Catlin National Park to the very celtic city of Dunedin for a couple of days. Dunedin was full of university students on 'O Week' which is supposed to be for Orientation....more like - who can dress up the silliest, drink to excess and fall over!. We spent our time wandering the streets, checking out the architecture, having dinner (and whiskey) at the famous Railway Station and visting the Albatross Scantuary at Taiaroa Head.
The short journey up from Dunedin to Timaru was broken up by a stop off at Oamaru which is famous for its local white stone architecture. Lots of beautifully preserved 19th century buildings lining the streets and port area. Oamaru is also home to 2 penguin colonies, The blue penguins and their larger yellowed-eyed cousins. We unfortunately didnt get to see them as they dont come on land until dusk.
After a couple of days here in Tim (as the locals call it) we will be leaving in the morning to drive up to Twizel for a look at Mt Cook which is NZ's highest mountain and covered by snow all year round. Then its back to Christchurch for a night before flying on to Sydney.
If you would like to leave a msg/comment please feel free to below!
3 comments:
Lots of nice pics Jim and Monty.
Keep hyaving fun fun fun . . .
Hey Monty and Jim!
Brett said something about no smsing? Anyway I thought I would see if you respond to this message. It is Monday night 25 Feb 08 here and I was wanting to know when exactly you arrive in Sydney as it will be easier if one of us, if not both, can be here when you arrive - particularly since we are having our decks replaced this week. Bad timing of course but it was scheduled for the beginning of Feb though the unusually wet summer has caused many outdoor jobs to be delayed!! You can email me at patrick@digitalpulse.com.au
ciao
Patrick
Hey Monty and Jim!
Brett said something about no smsing? Anyway I thought I would see if you respond to this message. It is Monday night 25 Feb 08 here and I was wanting to know when exactly you arrive in Sydney as it will be easier if one of us, if not both, can be here when you arrive - particularly since we are having our decks replaced this week. Bad timing of course but it was scheduled for the beginning of Feb though the unusually wet summer has caused many outdoor jobs to be delayed!! You can email me at patrick@digitalpulse.com.au
ciao
Patrick
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