Christchurch is supposedly the most British city in the world outside of B
ritain. The weather seemed right as it was rainy and gray all day. But no worries, there is always something to do. So we went to the Antarctic Experience. A large number of countries who have bases in Antarctica work out of Christchurch, both by ship and air. The U.S., Italy and N.Z. all have large warehouses and operational facilities here and adjacent to them is this museum/display center. We got to experience a wid storm and feel the wind chill, something like -17degrees (they give you parkas), ride in a snow tractor, watch the penguins get fed, and learn facts about the Antarctic. It was interesting and dry. Though it would have been nice to
wander around or punt on the Avon. Some other time.
ritain. The weather seemed right as it was rainy and gray all day. But no worries, there is always something to do. So we went to the Antarctic Experience. A large number of countries who have bases in Antarctica work out of Christchurch, both by ship and air. The U.S., Italy and N.Z. all have large warehouses and operational facilities here and adjacent to them is this museum/display center. We got to experience a wid storm and feel the wind chill, something like -17degrees (they give you parkas), ride in a snow tractor, watch the penguins get fed, and learn facts about the Antarctic. It was interesting and dry. Though it would have been nice to 
wander around or punt on the Avon. Some other time.
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