We caught the JetStar plane from Wellington to Christchurch and saved ourselves a ferry trip and 10 hours driving 444 km. We took an airport shuttle to downtown Christchurch for $21 NZ bartering it down from $25 for two people. We arrived at Hotel So, a modern space aged hotel situated in the inner city at Christchurch. I didn't realized the the $50 a night was for one double bed I negotiated a $40 upgrade for two double beds for the 2 nights. Good value considering the fitness room, sauna, free bottled water, and free wifi.
Tip: Jet Star trip cost us $102 NZ for the flight and allowed us to avoid 10 hours of driving and probably over $70 worth of gas
This hotel was a glimpse at the future with its fast and the furious neon lighting, mood lighting, futuristic styling, and compact space design.
Went for a 15 minute walk past some interesting restaurants until we came to a Burmese restaurant called the Bodhi Tree, a top pick from Lonely planet. It was delicious. We got the lamb curry and the pot stickers. The next morning we wondered around to a trendy area and took a look tattoo store http://zealandtattoo.co.nz/new-zealand-tattoo-gallery/shauns-gallery/ . Interestingly we wondered down an alley and discovered some interesting stores and a cafe with an alley cafe. Interesting concept.
I decided to hold off on a spontaneous decision that I would have to live with for a long time. We decided against surfing or an adventure to Mount Cook and decided to explore the city using the free shuttle and the $15 tram. The tram was good as it provided a good overview of the city with some commentary. The wrapped up our last night getting some of the best spaghetti bolognese I've had in ages for $25 at the Honey Pot.
This hotel was a glimpse at the future with its fast and the furious neon lighting, mood lighting, futuristic styling, and compact space design.
Went for a 15 minute walk past some interesting restaurants until we came to a Burmese restaurant called the Bodhi Tree, a top pick from Lonely planet. It was delicious. We got the lamb curry and the pot stickers. The next morning we wondered around to a trendy area and took a look tattoo store http://zealandtattoo.co.nz/
I decided to hold off on a spontaneous decision that I would have to live with for a long time. We decided against surfing or an adventure to Mount Cook and decided to explore the city using the free shuttle and the $15 tram. The tram was good as it provided a good overview of the city with some commentary. The wrapped up our last night getting some of the best spaghetti bolognese I've had in ages for $25 at the Honey Pot.
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