My morning started at 7am in a very New Zealand fashion….A large school group that had been staying at the hostel started their morning by doing a Haka right under my window!! I couldn’t see them unfortunately but I certainly heard them!! Brilliant. 😍 I then spent the next hour or so doing my laundry, which wasn’t a hardship as the laundry room here looks out over the Harbour, so I made a cup of tea and sat by the window while my washing got done!
It was another gorgeous day in Wellington so I headed off out, stopped for my now obligatory Cheese Scone and a flat white! Then walked along the waterfront, stopping to have a look in the City Art Gallery and an exhibition of Modernist art, whilst it was interesting it wasn’t really my thing so I didn’t stay long, unfortunately this was the only open exhibition on at the moment. After this I headed into the city and back to Cuba Street. It was certainly busier and all the shops etc were open. I found the most fabulous book shop ‘Pegasus Books’ it was like a real old fashioned book and curio shop, with floor to ceiling books and funny little bits and pieces. It also had proper book shelf ladders!! The whole place was wonderful. When I left the book shop I walked past a nail shop, which was empty and made a snap decision to have a Spa Pedicure, the reason being, 1. I needed my toe nails cut, and I have no nail clippers 2. My feet were bloody killing me. 3. I get to have a foot massage! It was heavenly ☺️ After my lovely treat I continued to explore Cuba Street, the Second Hand shops are great but quite pricey, more vintage than Oxfam.
Then I walked back down to the waterfront and visited The Wellington Museum, small but interesting. Mainly focused on maritime history.
After a short rest back at the YHA I was off out for dinner with Angela, Brendan and their friends Sal and Sharon. We went to a restaurant on Oriental Bay called Beach Babylon, they do a special 2 for 1 offer on a Monday, which Brendan and Sal made the most off! It was lovely to meet Sharon and Sal they are all very funny and made me feel very welcome. After dinner we visited a yummy gelato place by the YHA and had delicious ice cream. It has been wonderful to meet Angela and Brendan, they are truly lovely people who it has been pleasure to get to know. Thank you guys. 😘
Tomorrow I am catching the ferry across to South Island, everyone tells me it will be spectacular and I don’t doubt that for a second. I have loved my time in North Island I have seen and done some pretty fantastic things.
Here are some random thoughts about North Island and particularly Wellington:
They like old school music 🎵
They sell the most fantastic ranch of ladies ankle boots….I have been sorely tempted!
There are a large number of very tall older men, especially in Wellington! Odd
There are also loads of barber shops 💈
Cheese Scones are a massive deal. 👍😍
Lots of great Street Art 🖼
The Wine!!
Very Fancy men’s shoes.
Thats it for today.
South Island here I come!! 💕💕
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Your write ups always make me crave a cheese scone and now i want new ankle boots.
Your adventures so far are informative, lively and funny. I look forward to them every few days.
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Thanks Brenda! After Wellington I’m now craving a glass of wine whilst sitting with an older very tall man who’s wearing fancy shoes!! 😳😍
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Wow those shoes are fancy….crazy loco! Glad you enjoyed the north island. X
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