“Blog on ‘Canterbury’ in under 100 words,” they said. My heart plummeted – how could I, a wordy immigrant, hope to achieve that?
But before I could call myself a Cantab, first I had to come to terms with being a Kiwi. I bonded by doing all the right things: I barbied, bought an Edmonds cookery book, watched rugby at Jade Stadium (the Sharks won – Yeah, right!)
But the Pineapple Lumps advertisement finally did the trick. One viewing and I knew – I could come to love this place.
Recommended viewing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpj2oVJhYjM
Assignment 1: What’s the quirkiest thing about Christchurch/Canterbury for you?