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Nov 22
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Christchurch is quite nice though

We pack our things and clean the campervan. Once more we go by bus to the city. There we find nice souvenirs and gifts made from wood in the Arts Center. Directly aside is the busy Dux de Lux. At first we have a beer outside, then we go into the restaurant where people are already queueing to place their orders. Like often in New Zealand, you pay promptly and get a number which you put on your table. I think it's practical – so you don't have to wait, when you want to leave. Generally they make no fuss about dining out as we are used to. And even if the interior is classy you aren't wrong with jeans or trekking trousers.

View from Dux de Lux to Arts Centre · more Christchurch pictures

Today we like Christchurch even better. We go for a pint to Sammy's Jazz Review* at Bedford Row, and although it's early evening there are two jazz musicians playing. There's no one else except us and the waiter, the atmosphere is relaxed. The guys are pleased when we say thanks for the music before we leave.

From here we stroll through the streets and reverse our hasty decision from yesterday. There's much to see in Christchurch – but for our taste it's far more interesting a little more out of the town centre.

Bedford Row · more Christchurch pictures

* As of 1/1/2008 Sammy's Jazz Review has ceased trading.

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