Thursday, April 23, 2009
Photoblog: Chapter 4 of New Zealand
Day 5
Morning call at 7am. Had a sumptuous buffet breakfast before heading to the domestic airport to catch a flight to Christchurch (South Island). Air NZ is very small with only window seats, no center seats. Though the seats are quite small, leg space is actually quite spacious, provided the person in front dun lower down his/her seats.
Sky tower
The platform to land
Before boarding the plane, we got a few scares because our luaggages almost overweight and the ladies were making quite a big fuss. The other members from the tourgroup also had this problem. haha. Before that, they made a mistake in our seating arrangements -_-
Our flight
Bye bye Auckland
We took off on the runway near the sea? I dunno lah, there's water beside the runway. And as the clouds were very low that day, once on air, we were already cutting inside the clouds, couldnt really see what's beneath.
After an hour of flight, we were in Christchurch, 'the most Engilish city outside England' During the flight, it was quite entertaining. We were entertaining ourselves. The packet of sweets has got gummies and chocolates! And we were given plain water in a plastic cup which was quite unique. NZ was embedded on the cup. heh.
Apparently, checking out was so much faster. It was advisable to check out together as a family. Chop chop~ When we stepped out, it was freezing cold. Quickly put on my pullover. haha
Drove around the residential areas before coming to a stop at the famous Cathedral Square. Had lunch at a Chinese restaurant (dad dun have rice cant survive, that explains alot of Chinese crusinie) nearby, it was noooootch bad. Then, walked around the area. It was shopping heaven but din do much as time was limited. Too many things, too little time. Russssssh
City tram around the area
KIV first. Filling tummies more important!
The place is not very big actually. After a few twists and turns, we were out of here to get back to Cathedral Square. heh. Next entry for more reviews!
Labels: Auckland City, Auckland Domestic Airport, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, New Zealand, Sky City Grand Hotel
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