Day 2 in New Zealand

I made it to New Zealand around 3am on the 28 November 2010.  It's so cold here during the morning and night, but it's still pretty warm (74 degrees) during the day.  I have only been here for 2 days and what I've seen so far is absolutely amazing!  All of the buildings are so historic and breath taking.  I'm going to finish my tour of the city today by finishing up my tour of the Christchurch Museum, Botanical Gardens and Hagley Park.  I've been walking non-stop for over 2.5 weeks, but I can't seem to stop exploring!  

Tomorrow I'm heading to Hanmer Springs (Thermal Pools) about an hour away.  I plan to hike in the morning and soak in the thermal pools during the afternoon.  Heading to Queenstown on Wednesday and Milford Sound on Friday!  Time is flying by towards the end, but it seems like all of the people that I'm bumping into here are also making their way down to Queenstown in the next couple days.  Most people are heading out to see the Glaciers (brgghhh... no thank you)!  Warm springs sound more appealing to me :)

Anyway, I don't have a lot to report, so here are the photos from Kings Cross (last 4 days in Sydney) and Day 1 in Christchurch.  Enjoy!

I almost forgot... had an amazing "Lamb Pizza" last night! I took pictures on my iPhone and will share when I get home!  It Was Amazing!!!!!!  Moroccan Lamb Pizza with over 300grams of Lamb on it!!!!!!!!  I can't wait to make it further south... Lamb... yummmmyyyyy!

Kings Cross:

 Kings Cross is Lovely

 Had my first meat pie with mash and peas here!  This place is a famous landmark in Sydney

 The Springfield House... my lodging.

 Christmas in Australia

Kings Cross

Trip to Bondi Beach:

Popular Bondi Beach. 

 I spent 5 hours laying on the beach.  The water is cold here... unlike Port Douglas.

Pictures of the town

Trip to Manly Beach:

 Reminds me of OB

Welcome to Christchurch New Zealand:

Cathedral Square:

 

AMI Field (New Zealand Rugby/Cricket):

Beautiful Christchurch Buildings:

Victoria Square Church Service:

I had lunch amongst the giants this afternoon in the Christchurch Botanical Gardens:

 Giants

Here come my lunch dates:

 Lunch of Champions

Ok, they used me... on to the next person with food!

 I took some time to get lost in the clouds:

Took some time out to smell the flowers (all of them)!

It's spring in New Zealand:

 Babies!!!!

 Romantic Boat Rides

The Avon River

A visit to the Country Side - Hanmer Springs:

 Everything's Green

 Beautiful 2 hour ride from Christchurch

 Plenty of Sheep!!! Yum

 More sheep

 Almost there

 The water really is Blue... crazy!  Check out those golden mountains!!

 What goes good with Lamb??? Wine!

 Better pictures of the Golden Mountains

 Bungee Jump Anyone?

 I told you that the water is blue!

 Another view of the bungee jump bridge!

 And there's the snow!!!  Can you imagine what it looks like in the winter?

They are having lunch under a tree like me yesterday!

Went for a 3 hour hike before jumping into the Thermal Pools:

 I felt comfortable on this hike!

 Nice Clean Trails... NZ people work on these trails every day!

 Peaceful

 I don't know what kind of nest that is... assuming something big!

 Hanmer Forest Map

 1 Person at a time... Seriously, that's what the sign said!

 Who wouldn't look forward to this hike?

 And this is why the Mountains are Golden!!!

 Reminded me of home

 The Water is so Clear!

 Beautiful Path

 The "Golden Hike"

 Beautiful Flowers

 Golden Walk!

 More Bridges

 I know exactly what I was thinking at this moment!

 I did't quite make it to the top... wish I had more time

 Another Lunch Amongst Different Giants.

 Timberland Track (It was really dark)

 Looking forward to Queenstown

 I used to get lost in the woods as a kid, but I'm at peace with it now!

 Pick a Path... Any Path!!!

 More Trails

 Awesome Mountian Bike Trails

 Beautiful Mountains



I finally get it... Can someone ship Cody Bear over here for me?

I will have to post more pictures later.  This computer is super slow!