Lyttelton – It's a Working Port – With Russians Who Love Day Drinking
Thankfully there are no cruise ships visiting Lyttelton in winter, but the fishing boats never stop coming, and the Russians make the most of their brief shore leave.
August is our coldest month, and we’ve had a few icy mornings this year. I get the little log burner going in my studio and wear merino layers and puffer jackets for my forays into Lyttelton’s main street on my bike.
The Russian sailors wander around like it’s high summer. Usually they cluster around the library for the free wifi, or stock up at the Fre…