Wellington - 9th-14th March
Wellington
We've finally left the South Island, it feels like we're going to a new country. We stay one night in this great hotel opposite the Te Papa Museum. Interestingly the hotel use to be exactly where Te Papa now is, but they moved it on rails across the road. Supposedly the black concrete building was "heritage" and worth saving! The next day we meet up with Grant (friend from Nik's Falmouth days).
Nobody has seen or heard from him for years .. but I can confirm Grant is alive and well. You can see he hasn't changed much and still drives himself round in a beaten up old wreck. He lives with his lovely girlfriend and their cat on the outskirts of Wellington. Their house is in the most beautiful spot with views over the pacific ocean. This is the view from his front room.
Of course we abused his hospitality, outstayed our welcome and watched The Sweeney. I can't
say we explored Wellington in any great detail - except for several bars - but we had a very relaxing time. We did find out that the local parks have gas BBQ's that anyone can use. They're a provided as a free facility along with the swings and slides ! That'll never catch on back home.
We've finally left the South Island, it feels like we're going to a new country. We stay one night in this great hotel opposite the Te Papa Museum. Interestingly the hotel use to be exactly where Te Papa now is, but they moved it on rails across the road. Supposedly the black concrete building was "heritage" and worth saving! The next day we meet up with Grant (friend from Nik's Falmouth days).
Nobody has seen or heard from him for years .. but I can confirm Grant is alive and well. You can see he hasn't changed much and still drives himself round in a beaten up old wreck. He lives with his lovely girlfriend and their cat on the outskirts of Wellington. Their house is in the most beautiful spot with views over the pacific ocean. This is the view from his front room.
Of course we abused his hospitality, outstayed our welcome and watched The Sweeney. I can't
say we explored Wellington in any great detail - except for several bars - but we had a very relaxing time. We did find out that the local parks have gas BBQ's that anyone can use. They're a provided as a free facility along with the swings and slides ! That'll never catch on back home.
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