Wellington – Third Reunion

So far away, on the other side of the world but some people you meet over an over again. Jeremy (Sydney) gave me a call two weeks ago that he planed to see Wellington for the weekend (he is now pretty much a traveler as well). So after Sydney and the East Coast we see each other again in Wellington, New Zealand.

The Ferry from Picton brought me directly into town. Although Wellington is quite small for a capital (200.000). Wellington is also called the sister city of San Francisco. Most houses are wooden and in Victorian style and most of it is build on hills. The only exception is the CBD which was build on newly claimed land (previously ocean).The city has a much different vibe compared to Christchurch. There is a lot of life on the street. Many cafes, bars and restaurants. It still doesn't have the flair of a megacity like Sydney or Melbourne. Its a really nice combination, very livable.

Te Papa Museum (World War I and Wild Life)

Poisoning of mice, rats and ferrets (kill the flightless birds)

Wellington

 

05-06 May 2016