Day 5 - 2023 begins

We have arrived in Christchurch 



and are staying with Lyns in laws.  Bryan and Sam.  

No sleep on the plane so suspect we might struggle to stay awake until midnight.

   After a quick coffee at the airport did a quick change and then out to lunch.   Blown away by the scenery. 

Quick update : we made it to midnight .  Happy New year and best wishes for 2023.  

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