Firstly, Christchurch yesterday. We were due to leave at 12, delayed until 12:30. The first quake struck about 13:50, closing the airport, followed by 4 more. We were very lucky to get off...
The problem is that althought they aren't exceptionally strong (the biggest was 6) they were near the surface, and there had been liquefaction. Not good. And it is the last thing the town needed. The recovery looks shaky.
Today we got up early, and headed for Coromandel. We did the Driving Creek railway, built by a potter to get his clay out, it is now a great tourist attraction. Then on to Karangehathi gorge, to explore an old gold mine. And back to Rotorua.
It's now late on Christmas eve here. It's been a hot day. Ive just had my first mince pie, and it seems wrong!
We drove through the attached town today.
Happy Christmas!
from my phone
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