I hate the winter and the springs here are just like winters so basically its cold and snows till june so what do i do for the next 3 months to get rids of the winter blues or blahs whatever you want to call them.
What do you do to beat the winter blues???
Hello !I think almost everyone gets the winter blues,you just have them longer then most. What my family and I do to help beat the winter blues, is:start planning a summer get away, if even for a couples of days,all the details,especially where. We put brighter light bulbs in a few of the lights and turn them on, even on cloudy dark days, it does help to cheer you up some, if its not snowing or raining,we have a BBQ , and if it is, an indoor picnic is nice. We have family night in the living room once a week, I turn the couch and chairs around,like in a car at a drive-in,pop popcorn, and we watch a movie together.Turn the heat up alittle, just warm enough that you have to run around the house in shorts and I keep plants and flowers around so it don't feel like winter,even fake ones will work. These are just a few things that we do. I hope it helps !
Reply:Play VG's
Reply:The winter blues as you and so many others describe them as are when our mood appears to change systematically aligning us with the weather.
eg: gray gloomy day = gray gloomy mood
It is indeed a recognised condition and goes by the name SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) the good news is that it is easy to help lift your winter gloom...
Serotonin - not many people know about it but it is essential in our body creating it's own sense of well being and fighting depression. The retina's in our eyes absorb this from the sun and it has been added in an articial form to a number of antidepressents ie: prozac.
Have you ever noticed that when you enter a clean uncluttered room that is full of natural light, you have a feeling of wellness or how a visit to the beach can uplift your mood for even a few days? This internal smile as I call it is the serotonin levels in your body rising.
Ok so now we know why we get gloomy... how do we fix it?
Well there is plenty of data proving that the use of light boxes within your home can decrease the bodies production of melatonin (the hormone that makes you sleepy at night) and increases the production of seretonin boosting your energy levels.
Hope this helps...
Reply:Oh you must be from Erie, PA. LOL Do what I did and move to coastal California.
Reply:so long is the winter there? goodness. I take lot of hot soup, wear my fancy warm cloths, use heater and most of the time sleep inside my cosy warm bed!
Reply:Change Hemispheres for 2 months in the midst of winter
Reply:You may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), where the brain has a low level of serotonin and norepenephrine furing the Winter due to less sunlight during that season. Some suggestions: get a mental health professional assessment, expose yourself to light--any kind, get a physical, try vitamin D...but these are only suggestions. I would seek professional help first. I feel for you, and please know my thoughts are with you.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Moving north, how is winter driving different?
Hey, I've lived all of my life in Florida. In June I am moving to Chicago and don't know how driving is different in the snow.
Do I need a car built for snow driving? What do I need to know, is it much different. I've never driven in ice/snow. Let me know.
Moving north, how is winter driving different?
Driving on ice and snow is different; even locals take some time getting used to it. If you can, after the first snow, find a LARGE parking lot with no obstacles or parked cars and see how your car handles in the snow and on ice (they're are differences). At a slow speed (under 20), with a lot of room to spare, turn sharply to one side and hit the brakes; do it again bot hit the accelerator. Leave plenty of room; a car may take 100 times the distance to stop or turn when on wet ice.
Be aware that ice can occur even when the air is above freezing, and even if it has not rained or snowed (condensation).
The best handling cars on snow are 4-wheel drive, such as Subaru, some Volvos etc. but front-wheel drive cars do pretty well (though they tend to understeer, i.e. go straight when you meant to turn more sharply). Rear-wheel drive is less stable, tending to oversteer (spinning out).
Another nuisance in the snow-belt is salt on the roads: it rusts out cars and clouds windshields.
There are courses specifically for ice and snow driving, and they have course-ware you can order. Looks like a fun course, but a few hundred to a few thousand dollars...
Reply:You need snow tires or All weathers. You have to take it easy, don't go too fast, but don't go too slow or you won't have any traction. Have you ever driven on red clay roads? It's similar. You can always tell the Southerners, they drive too fast or too slow on bad roads. Fresh snow gives you traction and isn't too bad. Ice is tricker, if you start sliding, say the back end of your car is going to the right STEER right to even your self up. Always steer into the direction your car is going, best to stay off ice (or snow over ice) until you get used to driving under those conditions. Lots of cheap transportation in Chicago, buses, taxis, the L, use them until you catch on!
Reply:when driving on ice and snow the car will slide out underneth you. you gotta drive slow and 4 wheel drive is a good thing. its kinda like drifting i guess. if you give it gas you will slide you just gotta take your time and leave an hour early for anywhere you go
Reply:Get an extra set of snow tires on rims for winter and watch out for black ice. Use pure anti freeze.
Do I need a car built for snow driving? What do I need to know, is it much different. I've never driven in ice/snow. Let me know.
Moving north, how is winter driving different?
Driving on ice and snow is different; even locals take some time getting used to it. If you can, after the first snow, find a LARGE parking lot with no obstacles or parked cars and see how your car handles in the snow and on ice (they're are differences). At a slow speed (under 20), with a lot of room to spare, turn sharply to one side and hit the brakes; do it again bot hit the accelerator. Leave plenty of room; a car may take 100 times the distance to stop or turn when on wet ice.
Be aware that ice can occur even when the air is above freezing, and even if it has not rained or snowed (condensation).
The best handling cars on snow are 4-wheel drive, such as Subaru, some Volvos etc. but front-wheel drive cars do pretty well (though they tend to understeer, i.e. go straight when you meant to turn more sharply). Rear-wheel drive is less stable, tending to oversteer (spinning out).
Another nuisance in the snow-belt is salt on the roads: it rusts out cars and clouds windshields.
There are courses specifically for ice and snow driving, and they have course-ware you can order. Looks like a fun course, but a few hundred to a few thousand dollars...
Reply:You need snow tires or All weathers. You have to take it easy, don't go too fast, but don't go too slow or you won't have any traction. Have you ever driven on red clay roads? It's similar. You can always tell the Southerners, they drive too fast or too slow on bad roads. Fresh snow gives you traction and isn't too bad. Ice is tricker, if you start sliding, say the back end of your car is going to the right STEER right to even your self up. Always steer into the direction your car is going, best to stay off ice (or snow over ice) until you get used to driving under those conditions. Lots of cheap transportation in Chicago, buses, taxis, the L, use them until you catch on!
Reply:when driving on ice and snow the car will slide out underneth you. you gotta drive slow and 4 wheel drive is a good thing. its kinda like drifting i guess. if you give it gas you will slide you just gotta take your time and leave an hour early for anywhere you go
Reply:Get an extra set of snow tires on rims for winter and watch out for black ice. Use pure anti freeze.
Do you think our freaky weather could be a prelude to the 2012 doomsday prophecy supposedly triggered in June?
I live in Southern california and we are having the freakiest weather ever! Some parts of our valley are getting heavy snow (so unusual!) fall as well as the mountains, tornado's (they are currently streaming footage of a local tornado (full blown), and flash flood warnings vs the extremely hot weather in the hundreds just days before. I read that the supposed 2012 Doomsday might be triggered by an event that will occur in June of this year, and if Hilary Clinton wins the election then the doomsday is certain. Does anyone else who believes in the doomsday event think all this strange weather is a prelude to the event that is supposed to happen and trigger the doomsday? I'm not trying to sound nuts, I'm just bored at the moment and freaked out by the weather.
Do you think our freaky weather could be a prelude to the 2012 doomsday prophecy supposedly triggered in June?
just the opposite, remember the terrorist attacked the wtc back when Clinton was president and it still stood even though they used enough explosives to bring it down and bush knew there were warnings they would try it again but he did nothing about it and since hes been in office we had so many bad things happen like hurricanes and heat waves and tornado's and tsunamis and earthquakes all over the world in places they don't get them because it was 5 fascist on the supreme court that elected him and not the majority of the people,
Reply:Pssst...just to let you know...the world is not going to end in 2012. You know the so-called "Mayan Prophecy" that started this whole dumb thing? The astronomical event on which they based their date already happened, way back in 1997. The Mayans were a little off (not surprisingly). The world didn't end. It's not going to end.
Take a deep breath, and recall that everybody always complains about the weather being weird. You never hear anybody comment, Gosh, can you believe this perfectly normal weather we're having lately? How strange!
Reply:How could the 2012 doomsday happen this year?
Why not 2012?
I think you're talking about the Mayan calendar which simply ran out off numbers past that date. There's nothing to indicate it'll have anything special about it. And why would Hillary presage it? Bush has pushed this country closer to doom than it's been in the last 70 years.
Do you think our freaky weather could be a prelude to the 2012 doomsday prophecy supposedly triggered in June?
just the opposite, remember the terrorist attacked the wtc back when Clinton was president and it still stood even though they used enough explosives to bring it down and bush knew there were warnings they would try it again but he did nothing about it and since hes been in office we had so many bad things happen like hurricanes and heat waves and tornado's and tsunamis and earthquakes all over the world in places they don't get them because it was 5 fascist on the supreme court that elected him and not the majority of the people,
Reply:Pssst...just to let you know...the world is not going to end in 2012. You know the so-called "Mayan Prophecy" that started this whole dumb thing? The astronomical event on which they based their date already happened, way back in 1997. The Mayans were a little off (not surprisingly). The world didn't end. It's not going to end.
Take a deep breath, and recall that everybody always complains about the weather being weird. You never hear anybody comment, Gosh, can you believe this perfectly normal weather we're having lately? How strange!
Reply:How could the 2012 doomsday happen this year?
Why not 2012?
I think you're talking about the Mayan calendar which simply ran out off numbers past that date. There's nothing to indicate it'll have anything special about it. And why would Hillary presage it? Bush has pushed this country closer to doom than it's been in the last 70 years.
What is the weather like and which trails are the best scenic trails in Lake Tahoe between May 30-June 3?
I will be going to Lake Tahoe from may 30th-june 3rd and will be staying in Squaw Valley. I was wanting to know what the weather usually is between the end of May and the beginning of June. What clothing I shuld expect to wear. We like to hike and look for scenic sites. Which hiking trails are the most scenic. I have looked online but was just wanting some local perspective. I also am thinking about driving to Yosemite one of those days for a scenic auto drive. How long does it usually take? Google states about 3-4 hours..... Will the passes be open during that time frame? Is there usually alot of snow? And where are the best places to hike?
Thanks in advance
What is the weather like and which trails are the best scenic trails in Lake Tahoe between May 30-June 3?
Hi, are you from Memphis like your avatar indicates? I live near Nashville now, but lived in South Lake Tahoe for 12 years. The weather is "usually" pretty mild at that time of year- in the 70's, although you just never know in Tahoe! It snowed one year on my daughter's June 13 birthday! I would pack for Springtime weather but take along a sweater or light jacket- evenings do get cool all year long. A drive to Yosemite would be great, but also plan to drive around Lake Tahoe and take advantage of the hiking around the Lake. Yes, if nothing unforeseen hapopens, the passes will be no problem at that time. There is still usually snow on the highest peaks, but it's usuallly gone from Lake level by then. Have a great time- it's a beautiful area!
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Thanks in advance
What is the weather like and which trails are the best scenic trails in Lake Tahoe between May 30-June 3?
Hi, are you from Memphis like your avatar indicates? I live near Nashville now, but lived in South Lake Tahoe for 12 years. The weather is "usually" pretty mild at that time of year- in the 70's, although you just never know in Tahoe! It snowed one year on my daughter's June 13 birthday! I would pack for Springtime weather but take along a sweater or light jacket- evenings do get cool all year long. A drive to Yosemite would be great, but also plan to drive around Lake Tahoe and take advantage of the hiking around the Lake. Yes, if nothing unforeseen hapopens, the passes will be no problem at that time. There is still usually snow on the highest peaks, but it's usuallly gone from Lake level by then. Have a great time- it's a beautiful area!
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Snow in NYC?
I'm planning on moving to NYC in June 2008 and I'm wondering what the weather is usually like during the winter. I know there is no EXACT answer but if any of you live there what is your opinion? When does it start snowing and how long does it last? Do you think global warming is going to change the cold weather in NYC forever? I hope not! That's one thing I'm looking forward to about moving there!
Snow in NYC?
Well, it doesn't snow in New York City until January or February, and with it snow, this city gets dumped. Last winter, this city go almost 2 feet of snow. And just last week, this city go only 1 to 3 inches of snow. It gets cold after Christmas, and when it cold, you better dress warm. What I mean is dress in layers. Sweater, warmers, knit cap and gloves.
Good Luck
Reply:Well the past couple of winters its been getting colder later in the year. I remember last year, it was after xmas and I was out with flats and a light sweater. That has never happened before. But it still gets really cold and it can stay cold as late as April. January and February are the worst because there is pretty much no release with the coldness. But after that the weather starts to vary. One weekend, it can be freezing and snowing and the next it can be in the 50's.
But if its cold weather that u are looking forward to, you definitely wont be disappointed.
Snow in NYC?
Well, it doesn't snow in New York City until January or February, and with it snow, this city gets dumped. Last winter, this city go almost 2 feet of snow. And just last week, this city go only 1 to 3 inches of snow. It gets cold after Christmas, and when it cold, you better dress warm. What I mean is dress in layers. Sweater, warmers, knit cap and gloves.
Good Luck
Reply:Well the past couple of winters its been getting colder later in the year. I remember last year, it was after xmas and I was out with flats and a light sweater. That has never happened before. But it still gets really cold and it can stay cold as late as April. January and February are the worst because there is pretty much no release with the coldness. But after that the weather starts to vary. One weekend, it can be freezing and snowing and the next it can be in the 50's.
But if its cold weather that u are looking forward to, you definitely wont be disappointed.
How can I earn $214 by June [I'm 16]?
I thought of getting a part time job but in my city, no one hardly ever hires a 16 year old. I have shoveled snow and cut grass, but I never made much money. I recently gave up a baby sitting job because I was only getting paid 20 bucks for working over 15 hours a week, watching my little cousin and he has mental disabilities. I have been searching for a job for over a month now. I make a great baby-sitter but a lot of people I know do not have kids. How can I earn $214 by June? Please help!
Ps. My mom does not give my money for chores, and that is out of the question.
How can I earn $214 by June [I'm 16]?
Put flyers up for babysitting and give out cards. Talk to anyone your parents know that may have children, or anyone that is in your neighborhood. You could also try dog walking. You just have to show that you are open and available and don't be afraid to talk to people that you don't know that you know have kids or animals.
Reply:Walk Dogs. Find local neighbors %26amp; do chores for them they will pay for. Pass our fliers for local businesses. Run errands for 'at home' mothers to free up some "me" time for them.
Reply:Just cause your 16 and no-one hires 16 year olds, doesn't mean they won't. Just show that you are enthusastic, mature and ready to work and they will most likely hire you. Just try anything to earn money. But most of all save. Don't spend a cent you don't have to. Don't turn any money down. If you see a phone, check it for loose change, look for work, offer to do other peoples work, like mowing the grass, pruning trees. Prove yourself as a capeable money earner and money you shall earn. People want to hire people who are willing to work, and no matter how hard the job is, if your willing to do it you will most likely get it....if you want it!
LOL good luck on your search, here's a star to get you started!
Reply:Waltmart
target
anywhere at the malll
payless
fast food joints
ask a friend
work for a friends parents....
GOOD LUCK
Reply:Get a job.
Go to a fast food restaurant, they'll hire you.
what do you need the money for?
Reply:If you can't get a job, then what about selling stuff you don't need on EBay?
= )
Reply:I would try and do odd jobs for those people that don't happen to have kids, like painting a fence, cleanin out a garage, helping an older person go grocery shopping, stuff like that. There are plenty of odd jobs someone would love to pay you for so that they don't have to do it... and you will have the money you need in no time.
Reply:babysit. $214 isnt that much and babysitting regularly will get you that and then some in no time.
Reply:mcdonalds..burgerking.. burger flippers are usually teens..
Reply:places that hire 16 year olds
any fast food place
aeropastle
target
walmart
grocery stores
Reply:I hate to be "that" person but be persistant. Keep looking for a job. I had to apply to a lot of places before I even got an interview. But the nice thing is, if you have a job that pays alright, you can make $214 in just a few weeks. I make $7 an hour and I work about 25 hours a week (I home school so I can work a lot). I know it's tough to get a job. Just keep with it. My friend put in 47 applications before he found a job (poor guy).
Reply:Wow, you're lucky you're 16. I'm 14 and I have a job in the city, and my next paycheck is gonna be for about 300$. I can't wait until I'm 15 though since then I can get a job at a clothes store. Basically any place in the city hires a 16 year old. And you should at least try since you never know.
Ps. My mom does not give my money for chores, and that is out of the question.
How can I earn $214 by June [I'm 16]?
Put flyers up for babysitting and give out cards. Talk to anyone your parents know that may have children, or anyone that is in your neighborhood. You could also try dog walking. You just have to show that you are open and available and don't be afraid to talk to people that you don't know that you know have kids or animals.
Reply:Walk Dogs. Find local neighbors %26amp; do chores for them they will pay for. Pass our fliers for local businesses. Run errands for 'at home' mothers to free up some "me" time for them.
Reply:Just cause your 16 and no-one hires 16 year olds, doesn't mean they won't. Just show that you are enthusastic, mature and ready to work and they will most likely hire you. Just try anything to earn money. But most of all save. Don't spend a cent you don't have to. Don't turn any money down. If you see a phone, check it for loose change, look for work, offer to do other peoples work, like mowing the grass, pruning trees. Prove yourself as a capeable money earner and money you shall earn. People want to hire people who are willing to work, and no matter how hard the job is, if your willing to do it you will most likely get it....if you want it!
LOL good luck on your search, here's a star to get you started!
Reply:Waltmart
target
anywhere at the malll
payless
fast food joints
ask a friend
work for a friends parents....
GOOD LUCK
Reply:Get a job.
Go to a fast food restaurant, they'll hire you.
what do you need the money for?
Reply:If you can't get a job, then what about selling stuff you don't need on EBay?
= )
Reply:I would try and do odd jobs for those people that don't happen to have kids, like painting a fence, cleanin out a garage, helping an older person go grocery shopping, stuff like that. There are plenty of odd jobs someone would love to pay you for so that they don't have to do it... and you will have the money you need in no time.
Reply:babysit. $214 isnt that much and babysitting regularly will get you that and then some in no time.
Reply:mcdonalds..burgerking.. burger flippers are usually teens..
Reply:places that hire 16 year olds
any fast food place
aeropastle
target
walmart
grocery stores
Reply:I hate to be "that" person but be persistant. Keep looking for a job. I had to apply to a lot of places before I even got an interview. But the nice thing is, if you have a job that pays alright, you can make $214 in just a few weeks. I make $7 an hour and I work about 25 hours a week (I home school so I can work a lot). I know it's tough to get a job. Just keep with it. My friend put in 47 applications before he found a job (poor guy).
Reply:Wow, you're lucky you're 16. I'm 14 and I have a job in the city, and my next paycheck is gonna be for about 300$. I can't wait until I'm 15 though since then I can get a job at a clothes store. Basically any place in the city hires a 16 year old. And you should at least try since you never know.
My boyfriend & I are going on a holiday to Christchurch, New Zealand in the middle of June.?
What is the weather like then %26amp; what should I pack? What are the best places to visit and things to do and what are the best places to eat at? Especially on the cheap. Has any one been on the TranzAlpine and is it worth it? Does it snow then? Is there nightlife there? What do you all recommend?
My boyfriend %26amp; I are going on a holiday to Christchurch, New Zealand in the middle of June.?
June is cold, although still alot of sunshine - so bring lots of jumpers!
I found this site good - http://www.chchattractions.co.nz/index.h... - go on the Gondola http://www.gondola.co.nz/index.html
http://www.christchurchnz.net/visitchch
The International Antarctic Centre is great also - near the airport http://www.iceberg.co.nz
Doesn't' snow in the city (although it did in 1990 when I lived there)
Not sure on the nightlife - am too old for that %26lt;grin%26gt;
For ski fields in the area go to http://www.snow.co.nz/areas/area_index.a...
Have fun
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I have just read "sebcue's" response below - and all i can say is what a load or BS - he is misinforming you big time, take no notice.
Reply:Kiwis are VERY friendly people dont listen to what other people say... go visit Pancake island and queenstown and june is a good time if u like snow then if u end up going in june then u can go up the mountain and go skiing but if u like fishing n stuff then go in december.. Report It
Reply:Hello, it will be cold here so pack some winter woolies! I can't believe those comments about new zealanders! I am an aussie living here and i love it here! truly the best country ever
Have loads of fun!
Reply:I have been to NZ for 5 years...I have some advice.....be very careful..although it looks safe you still need to be wise....do common sense....kiwis are very good at ripping off your money....because they have many years of experience doing this....as a small country their number one source of income is from tourists...foreigners and those ones who are not mainstream New Zealanders.....so try not to show that your are not a kiwi....do not simply let them to take advantage of you...their main characteristics are that they bring you down and show off themselves..because they have a green beautiful country and lab lab lab...there are lots of things for them to show off...don't get too impressed and do not participate in those kind of conversations.....lots of people will ask you where are you from? to you it means...where are you from but this question actually means...is the door open for ripping off or not?although it looks nice on the surface you need to live there to see deep inside....be careful not to get sick....their hospitals and health system is really bad....because of poor work conditions they do not have enough nurses and doctors...all hospitals are public and you will be treated by poorly paid overworked new graduates.....so in general be very careful not to mix up with them as such...you will be beaten but otherwise enjoy your trip.
Reply:June in NZ is the worst time of year! Come here in January when its summer time. Otherwise the country is kind of backwards. The road are pitifully bad. Even their best roads are not much more than gravel roads. Go to Austrailia instead, you'll have a better time. NZ is so over priced it's crazy. Service sucks. I am an American workig here on contract and have been here for two years, I can't wait to leave.
Reply:The weather will be cool with frosty nights. But Christchurch has low rainfall. The Tranzalpine is one of the world's great rail experiences. Pity they commercialised it and jacked up the prices. You used to get the same experience for next to nothing. Christchurch now has some interesting eating places; every cuisine you can think of. When I first went there you only had NZ and Cantonese. There's a good chance you'll get some snow in June. Take warm clothes. There's now some decent nightlife. Take a ride on the gondola. Visit the Antarctic Centre. Hire a car and drive to Akaroa, 50 miles away. It used to be a French settlement. I disagree with sebcue about our health services; every time my family has needed treatment it's been good. Costs? the NZ$ is exceptionally high at present, and top end of the market places are expensive at any time, but there's plenty of reasonably-priced accommodation. Compared with North America or Europe, NZ is reasonably priced.
Reply:hear it is very cold at that time.
Reply:Hi,
It will be very cold so pack lots of winter woollies and a hat and scarf as the southerly winds can be icy. I lived in Christchurch during the winter a few years back and it did snow while I was there. You don't get that much snow in the city but the Port Hills and the Banks Peninsula, which are the surrounding areas, and both very beautiful, get lots of snow.
You should definitely visit the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park as they are stunning and go to the hothouse while you're there to warm up and see the exotic trees. There's a pub/restaurant nearby called the Dux Deluxe, which does really good pizza and makes it's own ginger beer, that's not too expensive. That whole area is worth a visit as it has lovely architecture, a market selling local arts and crafts, a plethora of cheap food stalls selling foods from around the world, and the art gallery (http://www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz... which is a must see.
Go on the gondola for amazing views out to sea and across the plains to the mountains. (http://www.gondola.co.nz/) but don't eat in the cafe there as the food is not very good and its very expensive. Sumner is a beach suburb that is definitely worth a vist: the beach is stunning and Sumner itself is a cute little village with some really nice, relatively cheap cafes. For a really cheap eat buy fish and chips and share them with the seagulls on the beach.
For a great breakfast go to Under the Red Verandah on Worcester St just outside the city centre. For great Turkish food go to Topkapi on Manchester St (http://www.topkapi.co.nz/); for delicious Thai food go to Manee, also on Manchester St; and for good Indian food go to the Tandoori Palace in Cathedral Square.
Definitely take a trip out to the Banks Peninsula and visit Akaroa (http://www.akaroa.com/fpnew/fastpage/fpe... if you're not hiring a car then you can get the bus from the centre of Christchurch (Ph: 0800 800 575 or Email: akaroabus@xtra.co.nz for details).
Nightlife is mainly centred around bars rather than clubs and there are a number of them gathered together along the banks of the Avon, as well as the Cashel St/Manchester St intersection. These bars have DJs and mainly attract a younger crowd. For a bar with a difference though, catch a bus to Lyttleton, which is just on the other side of the Port HIlls, and go to the Wunderbar (http://www.wunderbar.co.nz/) its really funky and different and gets a really laid back friendly crowd in there. Often there's also live music.
I never went on the TranzAlpine but some visiting family did and they loved it. (http://www.thetranzalpine.com/)
If you do hire a car then Cave Stream Scenic Reserve is definitely worth seeing (http://www.newzealand.com/travel/sights-... if the weather permits.
Hope this helps. Enjoy your holiday!
Reply:Christchuch can be pretty cold...but I would say the coldest days are 3 or 4oC..but thats not that often...
I would defeinately pack a jacket, scarf and gloves as it gets pretty crisp.
Best places to visit...well the Antarctic Centre, gondola has great views, the canterbury museum maybe....There is a new maori attraction...I am not sure where it is and I know its around $100 so its not cheap and probably too much?? I would say that there are things just outside of Chrsitchurch that are worth looking at too eg skiing...you can go reasonably cheaply.
Places to eat....well there are bar meals in some places worth eating...look out for signs in some pubs/bars. I guess it depends on what you like....my absolute favourite resteraunt is Kannigas Thai Resteraunt (there is 2 or 3 now...2 are close together on Papanui Road/Bealey Ave corner and the other about 100m away on Victoria street.....fantastic food around $13-15 for a main meal each. Love it.
There are food courts in malls which have some good deals for dinner...for lunch I guess its either buying it in supermarkets or looking out for those bar meals.
Tranz Alpine is pretty nice. I went in July when it had snowed. When we were coming back from Greymouth there is a tunnel just coming into Arthurs Pass...it was green forest when we went in and snow at Arthurs pass..the whole carrage went "ohhhh ahhhhhhh" very funny but it was a surprise....we had some fun throwing snow as they stop there for a few minutes. Its pretty dry chch side of arhurs pass and green on the other side...I would take it....I am not sure if they have a "backpackers" carrage..I know they have it on the Coastal Pacific (Picton-Christchurch) and its cheaper...so ask!!!
It does snow...I have lived there for about 10years on and off and it has snowed several times in the city..eg enough to build snowmen, but its usually gone the next day.
Nightlife...well there is one...with clubs (eg "the Strip") pubs and bars everywhere..I would recommend the strip....its off Cashel and Woster(shire)??/Gloster(shire) St near the Avon river..ask and it will be pointed out to you.
I'm actually pretty shocked that people say tourist are ripped off!! I agree that tourist shops are overpriced...if you want some cheap places to shop for things eg clothes..go to the warehouse (a large red shed style shop). I love meeting people from all over the world and I would say the majority of people are friendly and welcoming....some people...well you just can't help them!!
Have a great time!!
My boyfriend %26amp; I are going on a holiday to Christchurch, New Zealand in the middle of June.?
June is cold, although still alot of sunshine - so bring lots of jumpers!
I found this site good - http://www.chchattractions.co.nz/index.h... - go on the Gondola http://www.gondola.co.nz/index.html
http://www.christchurchnz.net/visitchch
The International Antarctic Centre is great also - near the airport http://www.iceberg.co.nz
Doesn't' snow in the city (although it did in 1990 when I lived there)
Not sure on the nightlife - am too old for that %26lt;grin%26gt;
For ski fields in the area go to http://www.snow.co.nz/areas/area_index.a...
Have fun
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I have just read "sebcue's" response below - and all i can say is what a load or BS - he is misinforming you big time, take no notice.
Reply:Kiwis are VERY friendly people dont listen to what other people say... go visit Pancake island and queenstown and june is a good time if u like snow then if u end up going in june then u can go up the mountain and go skiing but if u like fishing n stuff then go in december.. Report It
Reply:Hello, it will be cold here so pack some winter woolies! I can't believe those comments about new zealanders! I am an aussie living here and i love it here! truly the best country ever
Have loads of fun!
Reply:I have been to NZ for 5 years...I have some advice.....be very careful..although it looks safe you still need to be wise....do common sense....kiwis are very good at ripping off your money....because they have many years of experience doing this....as a small country their number one source of income is from tourists...foreigners and those ones who are not mainstream New Zealanders.....so try not to show that your are not a kiwi....do not simply let them to take advantage of you...their main characteristics are that they bring you down and show off themselves..because they have a green beautiful country and lab lab lab...there are lots of things for them to show off...don't get too impressed and do not participate in those kind of conversations.....lots of people will ask you where are you from? to you it means...where are you from but this question actually means...is the door open for ripping off or not?although it looks nice on the surface you need to live there to see deep inside....be careful not to get sick....their hospitals and health system is really bad....because of poor work conditions they do not have enough nurses and doctors...all hospitals are public and you will be treated by poorly paid overworked new graduates.....so in general be very careful not to mix up with them as such...you will be beaten but otherwise enjoy your trip.
Reply:June in NZ is the worst time of year! Come here in January when its summer time. Otherwise the country is kind of backwards. The road are pitifully bad. Even their best roads are not much more than gravel roads. Go to Austrailia instead, you'll have a better time. NZ is so over priced it's crazy. Service sucks. I am an American workig here on contract and have been here for two years, I can't wait to leave.
Reply:The weather will be cool with frosty nights. But Christchurch has low rainfall. The Tranzalpine is one of the world's great rail experiences. Pity they commercialised it and jacked up the prices. You used to get the same experience for next to nothing. Christchurch now has some interesting eating places; every cuisine you can think of. When I first went there you only had NZ and Cantonese. There's a good chance you'll get some snow in June. Take warm clothes. There's now some decent nightlife. Take a ride on the gondola. Visit the Antarctic Centre. Hire a car and drive to Akaroa, 50 miles away. It used to be a French settlement. I disagree with sebcue about our health services; every time my family has needed treatment it's been good. Costs? the NZ$ is exceptionally high at present, and top end of the market places are expensive at any time, but there's plenty of reasonably-priced accommodation. Compared with North America or Europe, NZ is reasonably priced.
Reply:hear it is very cold at that time.
Reply:Hi,
It will be very cold so pack lots of winter woollies and a hat and scarf as the southerly winds can be icy. I lived in Christchurch during the winter a few years back and it did snow while I was there. You don't get that much snow in the city but the Port Hills and the Banks Peninsula, which are the surrounding areas, and both very beautiful, get lots of snow.
You should definitely visit the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park as they are stunning and go to the hothouse while you're there to warm up and see the exotic trees. There's a pub/restaurant nearby called the Dux Deluxe, which does really good pizza and makes it's own ginger beer, that's not too expensive. That whole area is worth a visit as it has lovely architecture, a market selling local arts and crafts, a plethora of cheap food stalls selling foods from around the world, and the art gallery (http://www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz... which is a must see.
Go on the gondola for amazing views out to sea and across the plains to the mountains. (http://www.gondola.co.nz/) but don't eat in the cafe there as the food is not very good and its very expensive. Sumner is a beach suburb that is definitely worth a vist: the beach is stunning and Sumner itself is a cute little village with some really nice, relatively cheap cafes. For a really cheap eat buy fish and chips and share them with the seagulls on the beach.
For a great breakfast go to Under the Red Verandah on Worcester St just outside the city centre. For great Turkish food go to Topkapi on Manchester St (http://www.topkapi.co.nz/); for delicious Thai food go to Manee, also on Manchester St; and for good Indian food go to the Tandoori Palace in Cathedral Square.
Definitely take a trip out to the Banks Peninsula and visit Akaroa (http://www.akaroa.com/fpnew/fastpage/fpe... if you're not hiring a car then you can get the bus from the centre of Christchurch (Ph: 0800 800 575 or Email: akaroabus@xtra.co.nz for details).
Nightlife is mainly centred around bars rather than clubs and there are a number of them gathered together along the banks of the Avon, as well as the Cashel St/Manchester St intersection. These bars have DJs and mainly attract a younger crowd. For a bar with a difference though, catch a bus to Lyttleton, which is just on the other side of the Port HIlls, and go to the Wunderbar (http://www.wunderbar.co.nz/) its really funky and different and gets a really laid back friendly crowd in there. Often there's also live music.
I never went on the TranzAlpine but some visiting family did and they loved it. (http://www.thetranzalpine.com/)
If you do hire a car then Cave Stream Scenic Reserve is definitely worth seeing (http://www.newzealand.com/travel/sights-... if the weather permits.
Hope this helps. Enjoy your holiday!
Reply:Christchuch can be pretty cold...but I would say the coldest days are 3 or 4oC..but thats not that often...
I would defeinately pack a jacket, scarf and gloves as it gets pretty crisp.
Best places to visit...well the Antarctic Centre, gondola has great views, the canterbury museum maybe....There is a new maori attraction...I am not sure where it is and I know its around $100 so its not cheap and probably too much?? I would say that there are things just outside of Chrsitchurch that are worth looking at too eg skiing...you can go reasonably cheaply.
Places to eat....well there are bar meals in some places worth eating...look out for signs in some pubs/bars. I guess it depends on what you like....my absolute favourite resteraunt is Kannigas Thai Resteraunt (there is 2 or 3 now...2 are close together on Papanui Road/Bealey Ave corner and the other about 100m away on Victoria street.....fantastic food around $13-15 for a main meal each. Love it.
There are food courts in malls which have some good deals for dinner...for lunch I guess its either buying it in supermarkets or looking out for those bar meals.
Tranz Alpine is pretty nice. I went in July when it had snowed. When we were coming back from Greymouth there is a tunnel just coming into Arthurs Pass...it was green forest when we went in and snow at Arthurs pass..the whole carrage went "ohhhh ahhhhhhh" very funny but it was a surprise....we had some fun throwing snow as they stop there for a few minutes. Its pretty dry chch side of arhurs pass and green on the other side...I would take it....I am not sure if they have a "backpackers" carrage..I know they have it on the Coastal Pacific (Picton-Christchurch) and its cheaper...so ask!!!
It does snow...I have lived there for about 10years on and off and it has snowed several times in the city..eg enough to build snowmen, but its usually gone the next day.
Nightlife...well there is one...with clubs (eg "the Strip") pubs and bars everywhere..I would recommend the strip....its off Cashel and Woster(shire)??/Gloster(shire) St near the Avon river..ask and it will be pointed out to you.
I'm actually pretty shocked that people say tourist are ripped off!! I agree that tourist shops are overpriced...if you want some cheap places to shop for things eg clothes..go to the warehouse (a large red shed style shop). I love meeting people from all over the world and I would say the majority of people are friendly and welcoming....some people...well you just can't help them!!
Have a great time!!
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