Wellington

November 26, 2010

We woke up and left the vineyard for our flight late morning. After dropping off the car, we waited at the Blenheim airport for an hour and a half for our quick 25 minute commuter flight to the north island: the city of Wellington. The plane sat about 19 people, with an open cockpit. It was a new experience flying on such a small plane that you could see out the front where the pilots were.

When we got to our accommodations, it was only noon, so we left our bags at the front desk and went to explore the city. Cuba street is the big area for restaurants and shopping so we ate there, then visited the te papa museum, which is the biggest and best museum in New Zealand. The next stop was the cable car, which we rode up to the top of the hill, had a look around and then took it down. Now we can say that we've seen the sights in this city. I almost feel like I am back in a smaller version of NYC. It's definitely not
my favourite part of New Zealand by far. Our apartment is really nice, new and modern, though...but no laundry facilities and we need to wash clothes...

Next up: matiu somes island tour, another massage and a play


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