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Christchurch.

The time difference is ten hours, and of course that causes us difficulties. The very next day we make a day trip to the Keirouka area. The weather isn't great, but the occasional stops - except for one - offer views of Zealand's scenery, the wild Pacific and unusual animals or birds. Importantly, we have all our luggage, good accommodation and even a few shells and stones from local beaches already. We all fall asleep at night and wake up at strange times without distinction. Hopefully, it will soon settle down.