After a morning waiting to see a doctor and to get malaria pills, final cost $595, not much time to sightsee in Christchurch as had to go back to collect tablets.

Decided just to visit Quake City so set off to park in town. Unbelievable what the city is like 6 years after earthquake. Huge voids everywhere and lots of rebuilding. Devastated is an understatement it was very sobering. Quake City is a very interesting but makes you feel very sad.

Walk back to car saw the cathedral. Still not started. Church just accepted monies from government apparently. Not enough monies to go round. Understand only China is pouring money in to build a university etc.

Back for tablets and quick early dinner at Fox and Ferret pub. OK!

Back to accommodation for some wine with Gaye and Lindsay. His claim to fame is he started coaching Dan Carter when he was 5. Interesting evening.