Quickly wake up to start my cultural tour round Christchurch city. First stop is the Botanical garden. Pity that I’m here in winter. Bet the whole garden will be filled with many colourful flowers in summer. I can only imagine. Saw some people boating around the garden too. Never mind, I shall enjoy a cup of latte at the café then. Yes I need some caffeine to keep me awake in such cold sleep weather. There are few senior citizens there catching up with each other too. Hop over to the Museum next to the garden. Had some exhibits on Mauri and the explanation on some of their artifact.
The Botanical Garden 
The Museum
Next stop is the Arts Centre, a Gothic architecture that used to be the University of Cantebury. I cannot stop taking photos. It’s enough to quench my thirst for Europe architecture for the meantime. It makes me realized how much talent God has blessed people since then. And it’s not just within the Arts Centre. Most of the architectures in Christchurch are really impressive. Let the pictures tell you more. 
weaving the wool
Christchurch Art Gallery
City Tram
River View in the City
Sculture of Jesus
A view of the square from inside the Cathedral
Interior view of the Cathedral
State Flag of New Zealand
Pillar with Mauri influenced design
Even the surrounding buildings and activities within the Cathedral Square have the artistic touch.
A chess game at the Cathedral Square
The Chalice
The Museum 
Next stop is the Arts Centre, a Gothic architecture that used to be the University of Cantebury. I cannot stop taking photos. It’s enough to quench my thirst for Europe architecture for the meantime. It makes me realized how much talent God has blessed people since then. And it’s not just within the Arts Centre. Most of the architectures in Christchurch are really impressive. Let the pictures tell you more. 
weaving the woolOther Interesting Architect in the area
Christchurch Art Gallery 
City Tram River View in the CityThe tour at the Cathedral was very enriching too. The materials used to build the church were specially transport from another part of New Zealand. And there’s also influence of the Mauri’s art and culture in the architecture.
The sound of the big organ
Sculture of Jesus 
A view of the square from inside the Cathedral 
Interior view of the Cathedral 
State Flag of New Zealand 
Even the surrounding buildings and activities within the Cathedral Square have the artistic touch.
A chess game at the Cathedral SquareThe ChaliceThe market at the Square
Afternoon was my adventure out of town. Took a local bus out to another neighbourhood to check out the factory outlet. But it was a disappointment. When I was waiting for the returning bus at the secluded bus stop, the sky was dark, weather was chilly and the bus took more than half hour to come! It was the praising that keep me company all the way, helping me to forget about my worries and hunger.
