06/30/13
This is a little late. I have been a bit busy as my time has winded down in Christchurch. Buttttt rewinding to two weeks ago...
SNOW SNOW SNOW!!!
Saturday night a few of my girlfriends I met in Dunedin came up and we went out for a drink. So nice to see all my Scottish gals again! The next morning we woke up early and drove an hour outside of Christchurch to Castle Hill. As we got closer, I couldn't believe how thick the snow was seeing as we didn't get ANY in town.
We arrived at the hill just after sunrise to the most beautiful white powder covering the ground.
We trekked through the snow up towards the hill where large rocks were spread about. The hill was named for the many limestone boulders that are pieces of an old run-down castle. Many rock climbers come through to get a piece of these extravagant boulders.
The snow had fallen so hard the night before that all but for the trail had snow that came up to our knees. The monstrous rocks were covered in ice so we had to be very careful... I was warned but of course I got as close to the edge as possible :)
As we walked down the hill, we hit some pretty steep areas where Amy decided to play penguin and slide down.
We spent much time admiring the views and the rocks until it was time to head back into town to drop Kenzie off at the airport.
As we bid her farewell at the airport, a large group of hunkydorie men came trotting through the sliding glass doors with matching uniforms. Of course I jumped out of my britches with exciting when I read "Crusaders" across their bags (Crusaders is the Christchurch rugby team). But I ended up being way too chicken to get out and talk to them. Big ol' pansy pants. So zero proof that I got to see them, but I did! Talk about nice calves... After exiting the premises, the Scottish babes and I drove to the farmers market in town and purchased souvenirs and got some coffee and ice cream. Nom.
After the market we drove to Akaroa on the other side of Christchurch to watch the sunset.
Just doing a jig on the side of the road...
It was just as beautiful as the first time I visited with my cousins; we were blessed with wonderful weather! We walked around the water's front and down the docks admiring the sun as it began its decent behind the mountains. It was a gorgeous day exploring Christchurch from the mountains to the oceanside.
I am going to miss my Scottish loves but I wish you all the best of time in Australia! Come to Florida next!
&& don't forget to....
L O V E L I F E
Cheers.
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