As with all days, I started off with a walk to the bakery for a fresh pie and then some exercise.  We went to Willowbank Zoo today.  It was a little pricey, but worth it.  The zoo is divided into animals not in New Zealand, animals imported to NZ, and animals indigenous to NZ.  The zoo has a very natural structure to it, which added to the environment.  My favorite was the Tuatara becuase it was one I studied this summer.  the sheep ...

     The first few days were slow moving as I was exhausted.  Day one was all about clearing customs, organizing belongings, and learning where everything is in Broomfield, the suburb of Christchurch I am staying in.  Marion, Ray, Wendy, and Marcos mounted a proper welcome of fish-n-chips and Speight's Old Dark Ale, then it was off to bed.Day two was much of the same.  I walked and ran across Broomfield, Hei Hei, a...