New Zealand

28 November - 11 December

Christchurch to Hokitika

Robert with DHTB cyclist and neighbor Sully Frumenti in the botanic garden, Christchurch	In the botanic garden	Museum that didn't collapse in the earthquake - very similar architecture throughout the city	Bridge of Remembrance - off limits
Containerized shops near downtown	Limited access to Cathedral Square ... we couldn't get in	Downtown Christchurch	A familiar name
Hereford Street, off limits	Getting to know the local beers	VBT bike prep!	Kiwi Rail locomotive
Group photo before boarding the train!	All aboard the Tranzalpine Express!	Obligatory on the train photo!	Nial (VBT leader) explaining some of our "rest day" options
Outside at a whistle stop	View from the train	Arthur's Pass - highest point of the train journey over the mountains	Arthur's Pass
Robert and Sully at Arthur's Pass	Jackson's Historic Tavern	Liza behind the bar at Jackson's Historic Tavern	Venison pie, mashed potatoes, and peas, yum!
Robert getting ready for our first big ride	Snack break at Moana	Sully and Robert enjoying a post-ride beer	Robert on the beach at Hokitika