Fun and fancy free!

When I first checked the weather for today, I found out it was only going to be in the sixties. The hostel room is freezing in the morning, and I've been surprised to find it warmer outside on many occasion. Today I dressed for a spring afternoon, and was pleasantly surprised that it was 72 degrees! Perfect sight-seeing weather!

The more that I walk around the areas of ChCh I've seen so far, the smaller and more comfortable it seems. What seemed like forever away (the city center) is a brisk 20 minute, scenic walk. Today we sought out the free and fun activities that a Saturday in the city has to offer. The streets were busy with lots of people sporting shorts and t-shirts, and the warm sun shone down on their smiling faces. After walking though Cathedral Square, and witnessing unicyclists and people giving away 'free hugs', we headed towards Worcester Boulevard. Saturdays find this street bustling with tents and food vendors, and it reminded me of a cross between a farmer's market and craft fair. Music filtered through the air, and smells of all sorts of international food made me wish I could sample them all. Worcester Boulevard is right next to the previous YMCA hostel we stayed at, yet we had never gone over there. The cobblestone street is blocked off to traffic, except for the trams, and is surrounded by grassy space and beautiful, antique buildings, that remind me of an old university. The old brick buildings house specialty shops, cafes, and art galleries, so we browsed the area.

After Worcester Boulevard, we headed toward the art museum and took a gander at the modern art pieces on the main level. It was interesting and intriguing, and I can honestly say that I haven't been to too many art museums besides the Joslyn.

It was refreshing being out and about today, on the weekend, and allowing the stresses and strains of the job search to relax for a bit. I look forward to a lazy, no-pressure Sunday, to continue relaxing, while gearing up for job-finding next week!