Secret Christchurch, Part III

Actualization: our friend Tom is safe and good after the February’s earthquake (2011), we are very sorry about what happened in Christchurch but we know they will be better very soon :D

Here is the last part of my friend Tom’s article:

You can also read the second or first parts

Tom you are awesome! :D

• New Brighton Pier; fish on the Pier or simply marvel at the majestic Pacific Ocean :) 
• More fishing!!! Catch crayfish and lobsters or the rocky bays around our Banks Peninsula YUM! 
• The Quarry Park Halswell; a lovely park which provided the foundations for many of our historic buildings! 
• Horse Shoe Lake Reserve; a peaceful place to feed the ducks and canoe (or come and talk to Kiwis like me, I don’t live to far from here :) 
• Ngaio Marsh theater; University productions which are inexpensive and great entertainment. Debates comedies you name it they do it! 

Secret Christchurch, Part II

Actualization: our friend Tom is safe and good after the February’s earthquake (2011), we are very sorry about what happened in Christchurch but we know they will be better very soon :D

Here is the second part of my friend Tom’s article:
You can read the first part here

• Godley Head; see the canons installed to defend the land against the Japanese in World War II, and tunnels and shelters put in before to defend us from the Russians and French, a whole labyrinth of tunnels 
• the Gondola; awesome views over the city and the sea! Also great to cycle down or Glyde wheeeeee!!! 
• Otahuna House; fine guest house with amazing English style gardens (and food!) 
• Dean’s House; one of the first pioneers of prominence in our region. A hero of the people! 

Secret Christchurch, Part I

Actualization: our friend Tom is safe and good after the February’s earthquake (2011), we are very sorry about what happened in Christchurch but we know they will be better very soon :D

This was written by my dear kiwi friend Tom :)
He is a very kind, talented and funny guy

We will publish is contribution in 3 parts

The small town of Christchruch was made famous recently by the earthquake, however here is a list of some of the hidden treasures which make the town so special. I’m sure you won’t find this in a Lonely Planet guide:

One year since we left home and we started this trip

(Photo: Altiplanic Lagoons! if you need  tips about San Pedro de Atacama just ask!)

So, we are so happy to tell you that we have been 1 year traveling South America :D Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina and then Chile again!

Some reflections:

When we started this trip we just had $500 bucks and the hope to learn more about people, countries and how the culture of our neighbors are mixed in this Southern America. In the middle of the trip we lost a memory card from Machu Picchu, we lost some weight (now we are recovering), we left our jobs and some kind of living, specially one of us, always in a big city, polluted, with some good cafes and lots of recitals (for South America I mean).

Colca Canyon General Tips

All the story about our Colca Canyon experience HERE

• Carry coca tea with you, you can put it in a bottle.
• Sangalle’s water is good to drink, at least for us.
• To save money buy: bread, cheese and honey.
• Buy bananas in the towns.

Colca Canyon Trekking Tips III

Wake up early before sunrise, so can start walking as soon as the sun comes out, trust us! you don’t want to be walking at midday!!

Take with you water with coca tea and some caramels for instant energy. Remember that you are going from 2,100 meters (a.s.l) to 3,300 meters (a.s.l)

In this part of the trekking you just have to walk upwards until you can see Cabanaconde. (3 hours)

All the story about our Colca Canyon experience HERE

Colca Canyon Fever Day II

Colca Canyon Trekking Tips II

From San Juan de Chuccho (House of Rivelino) take the wide pathway and if the path is bifurcating take always your right. There is a point where you start to go upwards following a small river (on your right) continue this way until you see a bridge, cross it and then you will start to go upwards.