Christchurch, New Zealand Dec 30, 2013 JD was heartbroken to find his Starbucks was struck by the 2010/2011 earthquakes. As Derek said it best when describing this city..."Christ has left the building. No miracles are happening here anytime soon!"
Christchurch, New Zealand Dec 30, 2013 At the Rose & Thistle (RAT) this fine evening. Not much to say other than...only one pint of Guinness was consumed.
Christchurch, New Zealand Dec 29, 2013 These box like structures are actually stores downtown and are called "re-start" stores. They are container/box stores created to boost business again after the earthquakes.