DH and I think we finally found the souvenir shop where we had bought gifts for our families during our honeymoon...it was in a block of shop buildings...now it stands on its own...and there isn't a postcard or pau shell in sight!
We had loved the Anglican Cathedral... during the earthquake its tower fell down and lots more structural damage was done...
Here's a closer photo of the angel sculpture beside the cathedral...it has been tied to the cross to make it stable
Here's another city street...note the vacant lot on the left where there had been another building...
This had been a vibrant shopping arcade...
How sad...this is the Christchurch Central library...
Then we walked down to the Avon River which flows through the city...it's small just like a creek! lol
The approach to this bridge over the Avon has a number of cracks but obviously the actual bridge is deemed to be safe.
Here we have crossed over the river and walking along the bank...
I got DH to take this photo as the empty closed off streets were very eerie, like a movie about the end of the world. This used to be your usual busy city street.
Thank you for showing the photos. I had no idea how much still needs to be done in Christchurch. It is heart breaking that all those beautiful buildings have been destroyed. Hugs....
ReplyDeleteHi Maria...I've just been reading all of your NZ posts..catching up! The streets look lonely and isolated there still..kinda sad. I hope you get to see happier sights too on your trip. I've sent you a parcel..hopefully it will be there when you return home. Have a lovely time!
ReplyDeleteThis has been a real eye opener - I guess after the initial news of the earthquake it just kind of fades away - except for those living there of course. So sad, especially the old buildings that will never be the same.
ReplyDeleteIt is sad and scaring to see how much damage the earthquake have done. So much that needs to be rebuild.
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