On tap for today, my favorite hike in
the Port Hills - the Crater Rim Walkway section near Omahu Bush Reserve which offers 360 views that include the Pacific Ocean,
Birdlings Flat, Lake Ellesmere, the Canterbury Plains/Christchurch area and
views to the Southern Alps and of Lyttelton Harbor, Diamond Harbor, and Quail
Island. It was the perfect day for it – sunny, warm, and with a light breeze. We
hiked up to a large rocky outcrop where we ate our lunch and enjoyed the views
and some peaceful down time.
After driving along the Summit Drive of
the Port Hills we headed down to Governor's Bay to explore the rocks and look for sea life whilst (as they say here)
the tide was still out a bit. We found little crabs under rocks, a
chiton, and enjoyed the views out to the sea along the rocky shore.
Then we were off for a decadent tea
time at She Universe which features ever manner of fine chocolate and a beautiful view of Governor's Bay. It was fun to sip hot and cold chocolate drinks and watch the large barges bring containers full of goods to Lyttelton Harbor to be off-loaded.
We
headed back mid-afternoon so that everyone would have time to do laundry and
get packed up for their free weekend. Be safe and have fun everyone! Look forward to hearing about your adventures on Sunday when we are all back together. Stay Tuned, Meryl : )
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