In parts of the Kaikoura Coast the mountains come right down to the sea so both the road and railway have numerous tunnels to get through the steep mountains right next to the ocean. This photo shows the train exiting one tunnel on the trip north from Christchurch to Picton.
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I usually write a blog post about once a week. The latest post can be viewed here: Deranged Rants: Many of them are totally feral, unhinged, and totally irrational. (posted 2024-11-13 at 17:55:14). I do podcasts too!. You can listen to my latest podcast, here: OJB's Podcast 2024-08-22 Stirring Up Trouble: Let's just get every view out there and fairly debate them..
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