There is a saying, "Expect the unexpected." Well, after another leisurely day of travelling we've arrived safe and sound in Christchurch, where we spend the remaining 4 days of our South Island holiday. Along the way we stopped at the Ashford Craft Shop & Showroom (home of the world famous Ashford Spinning Wheels) in Ashburton ~ that was to be expected with a keen knitter on board. However, the unexpected followed ~ after surveying the many hundreds of wool equipment and fabrics, Dabak purchased a couple of balls for a future wool project. Well I never! Anyway, it was a good opportunity for us guys to stretch the legs, take a few snapshots and enjoy the fresh air.
Another unexpected ~ over dinner we met up with a UK Salvo couple (from Cradley Heath Corps), who worshipped with us yesterday at Dunedin City Corps and, like us, are touring NZ. What a delight it was to 'bump' into them again after arriving in the 'big city' of Christchurch.
For now we are going to relax and do a little planning for the next few days activities, as we look forward with great expectation to exploring the sights and sounds of this picturesque southern city. What awaits us is yet to be seen...but being ready to "expect the unexpected" is a good start.
Psalm 5:3 (NIV) ~ "In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation."
