Corsair bay

I can't believe I only just discovered this beautiful and calm bay just outside of Christchurch in Lyttelton Harbour! There are few really nice swimming beaches (it's very calm so it would good for actually just swimming) and a really nice walking trail that goes for 8 km (to Governor's Bay).

Murchison

This past weekend was a long weekend in Canterbury, so we headed to Murchison. I did some whitewater kayaking and Brad did some golfing. I also accompanied him fly fishing, and we did a short hike up a hill near the town as well. There are loads of rivers near Murchison, but it turns out that getting to the fly fishing spots is not easy- it involves walking alongside and through rivers- over some rough terrain. And once you finally get there, you have to spot the fish- which is another huge challenge!

ELDP

Since May, Brad has been working part-time for the University of Canterbury. He is the coordinator for the emerging leaders development program.
This website explains it a little bit:
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/scholarships/program/emerging_leaders.shtml

Beach Season

Well, it is almost beach season again. I say almost because although the air temperature is getting warm the water is still very chilly! (But you get used to it). I went to Waikuku with a couple other people (my favourite beach). The surf was actually good this weekend (which is rare). It made me want to get a surfboard!