New Zealand South Island Tour - 16-21 November 2008

We were in Christchurch on Sunday so we attended church in the Stake Center there, located on the road into the city from the airport. We were told at church that we needed to go next door to Mona Vale and view their gardens. It was owned by the Church in the 1960's and was the site of the mission home then. Our afternoon was spent exploring the city. It is known as the Garden City because of the many gardens in and around the city. The architecture is very Victorian. We fell in love with Christchurch.
Mona Vale, site of the old mission home in the '60's.
Another view of Mona Vale home.
Jay at Mona Vale.
Elizabeth and Jay under unique tree at Mona Vale.
Waterfall near entrance to Mona Vale adjacent to the Church property.
Elizabeth near waterfall.
LDS Stake Center in Christchurch, next door to Mona Vale.
Old building on Cathedral Square in downtown Christchurch.
Cathedral and Chalice.
Jay at a tram stop in Christchurch.
Sightseeing Tram in downtown Christchurch.
Our hotel, the Oaks Smartstay hotel, minutes from the central square and all the downtown action.
Memorial Arch.