Possibly the cutest bus stop ever.


Chicken Shanks at Satchomo’s. The food here was top notch, I had the seafood chowder and it was chart-toppingly good.

Banoffee Pie at Lyttelton Coffee Co. . .. . . and a damn good berry smoothie.

We visited Christchurch for 4 days to take in the city, visit some friends and trawl some op shops. There is an abundance of great food in Christchurch, particularly Japanese. I enjoyed spending time in a tourist city. And old buildings. I love cities with old buildings. They can really make a city enjoyable to be in.

The Honey Pot is very good for breakfast. $8 Breakfast Muffin is a steal.SOL Square by day. . .And by night, Cartel. . .. . . The Fish and Chip Shop . . .. . . and Ishimoto Yakitori.This little arcade has a Japanese Bar, Restaurant and Bakery and a couple of Korean places too. It’s the only Japanese Bakery I know of in New Zealand and totally worth a visit if you’re into weird bread/flavour combinations. Across the road is The Samurai Bowl with cheap, cheerful and bountiful Japanese meals.
Souvlaki! Obtained from Dimitris during it’s final weekend at this location.

Mangawhai (May 2009)

de Molen Foxton, New Zealands only traditional style windmill. Also, the place I get my cornmeal and Dutch treats.