July 2, 2014

Cathedral Square, Christchurch, New Zealand

I've really enjoyed our visit to Christchurch, and as we prepare to leave today and head back to Melbourne I've been struck by the friendly, warm welcome we've received here in a city which is rebuilding and reinventing itself after the tragic earthquake in 2011. It proves to me that communities are built upon the people that live in them, and a spirit of determination and optimism is right at the forefront here in Christchurch. To sing in a city steeped in choral tradition, with so many talented singers and choirs has been a heart-warming experience, and I hope that my future travels will bring me here once again.

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Cathedral Square in downtown Christchurch