Feb. 4, 2008
Christchurch, New Zealand

Those who settled Christchurch had aspirations of building the city around a cathedral and on the model of Christ Church in Oxford.

Our tour was an exploration around the countryside. We started in Lyttleton where the ship was docked and drove around the harbor past scenic Governors Bay and across Gebbies Pass to Little River, where a hearty morning tea awaited us at Manderley Farm. The farm is owned by Ross and Mary Millar. During our visit, Ross provided a dog demonstration showing the important role dogs play in the operation of a successful sheep farm.

From Manderley Farm, we made our way to Christchurch, traveling past the shoreline of Lake Ellesmere and a village of Tai Tapu. We made our way to the Arts Center and the museum in Christchurch. We did not ride the bus back to the ship but chose to stay down town for some shopping, then caught the shuttle back.

We returned to the ship and went into the Queens Lounge to attend the Super Bowl party and watch the game and an exciting game it was. We will set sail tonight for Dunedin at 7:00 p.m.

After dinner, we enjoyed the entertainment of Frank King a comedian. His comedy is more like a comedy conversation or a giant cocktail party in which he has the floor. He has a hilarious take on life and its challenges.
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