Another bucket list day for me. We've finally visited the "cardboard cathedral" in Christchurch. It is actually called the Translational Cathedral, designed by Shigeru Ban after a Cathedral staff member spotted an article about the church he designed in Kobe after their earthquake. Sitting inside looking up at all the tubes, big ones supporting the roof, smaller ones creating the cross hanging at the front, as well as various pieces of church furniture, I felt humble in a humble building that has been built where tragedy occurred in Christchurch That Day. It's been specifically built for a contemporary church of today. As we wandered the city, we saw new buildings completed since our last visit. We noted the number of car parking spaces are diminishing (let alone space for Motorhomes). As predicted Christchurch is slowly rising from the dust and rubble. The one thing we noticed, that was of concern, drivers aren't just impatient, they've become downright angry. Is this a manifestation of the lack of support services that were predicted would be required after such a tragedy? They were available for two years after the quake and not used substantially. But now, with aftershocks continuing, and if the behaviour of the public is anything to go by, perhaps it's time to look at it again. We love you Christchurch, continue to stand strong. #eidlewise #travelnzopenspaces #kiwigreynomads #cardboardcathedral #transitionalcathedral #earthquake (at ChristChurch Cathedral Transitional New Zealand)
