Long Trip – Day 9
Christchurch to Dunedin September 2013
At night I paid a
short visit to Christchurch because I couldn’t fall asleep. At 7 am I went
there for the second time. Unbelievably, the city destroyed by earthquakes in
2010/2011 is still in ruins. Multiple closed streets, one way roads only,
contractions builders could be see everywhere. I was surprised by the price of
parking places. It was around 50 c/ hour whereas in Wellington – 3,4 nzd/ hour.
What also surprised me was the fact that after 2,3 years, city centre is full
of ruins or buildings partly demolished. I saw only a few new or renovated
buildings but many empty plots. Some buildings had only facades remaining,
supported by different constructions, the rest of walls demolished.
I couldn’t spend
more than 1,5 hour in the city as I had over 200 km to Dunedin, the weather was
still good so I decided to go. The first part of the road trip had great views,
mountains covered in snow. I thought the storm was only in Christchurch area
but on the way I saw many trees with roots on the ground, almost the whole
small forest was destroyed by wind power. Oamaru is near Dunedin, it’s an amazing
playground for children and adults. I decided to stop at Moeraki Boulders - spherical
stones. This is an incredible place, best to see during sunset or sunrise.
www.moerakiboulders.co.nz
In the evening, I’ve
arrived to Dunedin. It was raining so I just met my friends and we chatted till
late.
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| Christchurch 3 years after earthquake |
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| Christchurch 3 years after earthquake |
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| Christchurch 3 years after earthquake |
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| Christchurch 3 years after earthquake |
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| Christchurch 3 years after earthquake |
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| Christchurch 3 years after earthquake |
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| Christchurch 3 years after earthquake |
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| Christchurch 3 years after earthquake temporary shops |
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| Christchurch 3 years after earthquake - cathedra |
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| Christchurch 3 years after earthquake cathedra |
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| Christchurch 3 years after earthquake |
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| Christchurch 3 years after earthquake |
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| On the way to Dunedin |
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| After strong wind |
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| After strong wind |
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| Moeraki Boulders |
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| Moeraki Boulders |
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| Moeraki Boulders |
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| Moeraki Boulders |
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| Moeraki Boulders |
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