Our friend Hugh from London joins us for a while
Christchurch Cathedral
There’s been limited progress on the cathedral since we were last here… Work started in 2020, but paused in August 2024 as costs soared and the request of a further $60 million from government was not granted. 14 years on from the devastating earthquakes can’t help thinking the decision to rebuild was unwise…
It might have been better to have agreed part or complete demolition and to have built a more contemporary / flexible building/ space… In retrospect it certainly would have been cheaper.
Posh Porridge
Probably the best porridge in New Zealand!
Not only the best ever porridge, but also a bargain: only 35 NZ dollars (£15) for two bowls of porridge and two bottomless cups of coffees! But only open on Friday and Saturday mornings ..
Posh Porridge offers a number of options with tasty toppings (fruits, compote, chocolatey bits, nuts and seeds, toasted grains, yogurt or cream etc.)
Just around the corner from the house where we are staying (in Peacock Street, Christchurch )
They’re very friendly..
Visit them at :
Montreal St Kitchen
1/388 Montreal St, Christchurch
Friday 7am – 1pm
Saturday 8:00am – 12:30pm