Christchurch
Dear Ann and Paul, Thank you so much for a lovely time together despite the heat! It was such a joy to have the time with Claire, Owen, Mick and Mark. Owen will give you all so much happiness in the years ahead. We have indeed arrived in the land of the shakes and been given advice on what to do - it seems you stay where you are and check for anything which might fall onto you! The evidence of what happened is appalling. The two cathedrals stand ruined and we have already seen much evidence of buildings either gone or rebuilt or just left covered in graffiti some of which is very impressive. I must say the flight was excellent - the staff especially the more mature ladies very helpful and no problems at all with the wheelchair. I watched 3 excellent BBC earth films Wild New Zealand and had a muesli breakfast and Liz had scrambled eggs. We came through very quickly with dogs and X-rays checking the bags. Malcolm arrived soon after and drove us round the centre of the city an area whic...