Transit ZQN to CHC

Packed our bags ready for the 10.00am checkout. Met Denise and Michael at 9.30 and walked down to the lake for brekky.

Driven to airport at 10.45 and checked in. Plane to Christchurch on time. Trish and Paul have been delayed two hours so won't get in till about 4.00pm.

Flew over snow capped mountains most of the way then over the Canterbury Plains as we neared Christchurch.

Picked up at Christchurch airport by taxi driver courtesy of APT. The devastation caused by the earthquake is still very evident.

Arrived at Rydges Hotel about 3.00pm.

Not having had lunch, we were feeling a little peckish so went for a walk down to the tram terminus and New Regent St. Had a coffee and bagel - that should get us through till dinner.

Trish and Paul arrived at the hotel about 7.00pm and we virtually went straight to dinner.

Decided to go to the Gondola and punting on the River Avon tomorrow. We will book for the Akaroa French Connection for Monday.Read more