Somewhat soberingly found out that quite a bit of damage to the hotel we had been staying at in Christchurch and death toll rising from surrounding area all the time. So went walking on the beach last night and got some interesting beach shots which follow.
We acted angels to some travellers who had been due to go back to Christchurch but had arranged to fly out of Nelson, our next stop, who hitched a ride on our bus. Set off in rather dull weather conditions and stopped for a scenic view which was somewhat disrupted by a sudden rain shower I blame our driver!! However by the time we arrived at the seal colony weather rather better and I wont bore you with pictures of seals on rocks any more but some were quite cute.
Travelled on up the coast turning inland at westport up the Buller Gorge
to Murchison for lunch. Quite a pretty town as they go after Westport, with an interesting museum and art gallery.
We visited the WOW museum in Nelson (World of Wearableart ) quite extraordinary place with costumes made out of all sorts of different things and very inventive. Alongside is an amazing collection of old cars am still suffering the jealousy pangs!
Nelson also seems pleasant town, has suffered earthquakes in the past, everywhere seems a little more dangerous now down here.
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