Feb 3 2010

Our Quick Visit to New Zealand

Hi Everyone!

After many years travelling abroad for work, finally, Jason and Chrissy have managed to travel abroad together!!!

Jason was invited to present at a conference at Canterbury Uni in Christchurch, New Zealand. So without further ado, we accepted and forked out the extra cash for the second airfare!!!

Laura and Katie happily packed their bags for a weekend at Ma and Pa’s (they know they always get spoilt by their grandparents, so no hesitations there!!!), whilst Jason and Chrissy packed their winter woollies for the expected 4 degree minimums!

Jason went early to attend the conference and Chrissy met him over there late on the Thursday night. Chrissy did some sightseeing around town on the Friday (Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens – absolutely gorgeous), whilst Jason wrapped things up at the conference, however Saturday and Sunday were ours to see the sights!!!

Christchurch Botanical Gardens - Fountain

Rhodedendron

Christchurch Botanical Gardens - Bridge over Avon

Duck on the Bridge!

We visited the French settlement of Akaroa, located in an extinct volcano with its own gorgeous little Bay and rugged cliffs.

Akaroa Day Trip

Sheepy Baa's

Silly Portrait!

Akaroa Harbour

We also visited Hamner Springs (the home of thermal pools and adventure sports)! The roads were good, the drives great and the scenery was absolutely spectacular!!!