Christchurch - Akaroa

Arrived in Christchurch on Friday and headed straight to Wainui/Akaroa. Was pouring with rain all afternoon so stayed overnight at French Farm Bay, a tiny little spot on the western side of Akaroa Harbour.

Next morning I found the road up to the Wainui flying site was too narrow and steep and signposted as unsuitable for motorhomes - what to do? Eventually I decided to head back in to Christchurch and hook up with the Aussie guys with the chance of a ride with them. On the way, I made a detour to take in the town of Akaroa. A quaint little place, with very much a French theme. Lots of tourists etc. Here's a pic of a garden cafe on the main street.

On Sunday, the winds were just not blowing so we all headed out to an invitation to join the Christchurch Model Flyers Club's Christmas BBQ at Burnham. Some interesting planes were flying at their site.

After lunch we headed back out to Awanui in the Port Hills, but alas the wind was just not there. We spent a lot of time just mooching about waiting for the wind to pick up, but it never eventuated.

Today, Monday, they've all gone to Tekapo for the day, but I didn't think it was worth it to go so far for just one day - I'll probably head out to Tekapo with them later in the week. But for now, I'm catching up on domestics and maybe will get a chance to start building a little floater kitset (Canary from Hobby King) that I have onboard the wagon.