Earthquake in Christchurch

Fortunately for us our enchantment with Kaikoura meant we extended our stay here and escaped the terrible earthquake in Christchurch which was to have been our next stop. Our hearts go out to everyone involved. We were out hiking and didn't feel anything though we're less than 100 miles up the road. When we'd finished our hike and walked back into the village everyone was clustered round the TV's in the bars as it had happened just a couple of hours before. We have been watching the terrible scenes unfold on the local news as we replan our trip in order to avoid the area.