Returning from Christchurch, I now know why New Zealand has the nickname the Shaky Isles. Two earthquakes woke me last night, the cupboards rattled and the china shook.
To calm my own and my great aunt's nerves, I made a nice slice for our cups of tea. This square is another family favourite and appropriately enough, given to me from my great aunt a long time ago. She assures me that I did it justice, so here it is..
Apricot Square
I am so impressed with the perserverance, fortitude and comradeship of the people in Canterbury. Christchurch is such a beautiful city and it is pleasing to see hundreds of contractors rebuilding the 900 currently condemned buildings after the September 2010 and February 2011 quakes. In total 181 people were killed in the second quake.
Walking around the city today, there are signs everywhere of the horrific destructive forces that the quakes have also tolled on the buildings. The inner city's new 'Restart' area is an indication of the true Canterburian spirit. The army has kindly donated countless cargo containers for the shops to set up their business in again. The main street developers have brightly painted and refurbed each container with glass frontage and garden/paved entrances. It is worth a visit just to see such great innovation and despite the constant shakes, I would not be put off visiting again.
Budgie xo
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