Travelogues Christchurch

Via Sydney to Christchurch

The cherry blossom season was in full swing and I walked with Lea along the avenue through the garden several times. We once met up with a few of her colleagues from the burger...

To start the day, we immerse ourselves in a sporting world that enjoys almost sacred status in New Zealand: cricket. While we only catch a short segment of the Test match, it's...

Even in our last week on New Zealand soil, we worked. Julian completed his hours by Friday, while Franzi bravely held on until Saturday. At least she was surprised by her...

You can probably guess from the headline - this week was all about working hard. On Monday, Franzi started at the van rental company. She works there for 42 hours a week,...

On June 16th Lynn visited us, she had found a lift from Methven, where she had already started working in a ski lodge snack bar. After we had gotten a parking space near the...

Our last week house-sitting was still cozy. This was partly because we felt very comfortable here and wanted to enjoy the benefits once more. On the other hand, it was also due to...

First day in the cold

After spending a few nights camping outside Christchurch, I sold my car to a family man for $1000. I should mention that my car had an oil leak, a broken water filter, and a...

In rainy Christchurch

Through autumn parks and the city

Somehow, I've been coming across a lot of chess boards lately. First, I played in Queenstown, then discovered one in the library in Christchurch, and finally, I started a little...

Sometimes I have this feeling of unreality. Like when I stand in places that are so beautiful I can hardly believe it. Or when unexpected encounters or experiences happen that...

On Saturday, March 16, 2019, we flew from Melbourne in Australia to New Zealand. With a half-hour delay and an additional 2 hours of time difference, we landed in Christchurch...

The next day is Christmas Day, and we are invited to Duncan's family. I am warmly welcomed, there's a glass of champagne for toasting, a large bright living room, a table for...

Wall with earthquake damage

On Monday, December 11, 2017, I went on a hike along the Taylors Mistake Walkway in the east of Christchurch. I traveled from Chch to Sumner on the Purple Line and started my...

Hello everyone, I know, I know, it's been quite a while since I last checked in, sorry about that. But not much has been happening lately. On Monday, April 10th, I took...

A sunny day in the capital of the South Island

I had one and a half days in Christchurch before I could pick Markus up at the airport. I spent the first day tidying up the car and running some last-minute errands so we could...

All the happiness in this world lies on the back of a horse.

I don't think I'll ever get any closer to an Antarctic expedition.

Walk in Barnett Park including a cave visit.

Happy Birthday to US!

The first days in the van and the first stop on the South Island of New Zealand.

The time has come, the last day in tropical Singapore has come. We have time during the day and enjoy our last breakfast at the hotel. Müsli notes “now we are responsible for...

30.1.2014 Christchurch 'the quake city' and farewell to the South Island My last day on the South Island begins with sun and clouds and pleasant temperatures. In front of the...

Hello my dears, my first full working week is over and I am exhausted. I worked nearly 60 hours and I have to say my new job is physically quite demanding. But let me start at...

About our failed whale watching flight in Kaikoura, beautiful views of the Banks Peninsula, and our last days in New Zealand in Christchurch, an impressive city undergoing...

The journey back to Australia