15 November 2011
Just a few weeks before I came to New Zealand, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck on Christchurch. This news had greatly frightened me and I was worried that my journey to New Zealand might somehow be cancelled.
Not long after, another after-shock earthquake happened. I promised my mother and myself that I would try my best not to step into this city while I am in New Zealand. Consequently, I flew to Auckland immediately once I arrived in Christchurch from Malaysia.
As time has gone by, I have realized that earthquake is very common in Christchurch. Most of them are not fatal. I went to Christchurch for a few times. I had even stayed and worked there for a few days.
As I walked around the city center, the damaged buildings can be easily seen. Some of the roads have been closed and re-construction is being done.
Not every single shop or building in the impacted area was damaged. I have seen only one damage in a row of street.
People say that Christchurch used to be a very beautiful city, and now it is depressing. I personally do not like Christchurch because it is too busy and big for me. It is the only place in New Zealand I have been to without knowing the exact location of the information center (i-site).
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