Christchurch Centre - one year on.

Left Akaroa in bright sunshine but after 20kms we found we were driving in cloud - it was just like thick fog and visibility was minimal - however by the time we reached Christchurch it was hot , sunny and windy. Visited the area in the centre of Christchurch called "Restart" where they have been very creative with shipping containers. They have converted them into the designer shops that were destroyed in the earthquake. It is quite amazing. There are cafes, banks and offices with sitting areas and colourful flower gardens and it is really quite vibrant. Generally "chilling" and doing a bit of shopping before leaving tomorrow. We will be sad to leave N.Z. but are looking forward to seeing Colin and Heather in Oz and then all our family and friends at home.