North Island New Zealand
North Island New Zealand
Sunday May 13, 2007
Wellington on the North Island is a large city – the capital of NZ. We discussed rental cars at the ferry desk – no cars – but the Thrifty guy was willing to drive us to the airport –even though Thrifty did not have cars – he knew other companies would so just wanted to help us out! We were ready to take him up on his offer when…
Our friend, Roger arrived at the ferry – took us to his B & B called “Treetops” on the north side of Wellington – drove us all around the bay to the Hutt Valley – Days Bay – they live on a steep hill and the house is way up high – they have a private cable car to help load luggage and stuff – really neat! The separate apartment in which we stay overlooks the blinking lights of the city. We love the style and furnishings of this “home away from home” - also the internet connection makes us very happy.
Jim and I walked down the hill and found a great restaurant for Mother’s Day dinner – “Beach” had delicious Terakiki fish and a Chicken parsnip warm salad – plus gingerbread with custard and cream – yum.
We have a busy day tomorrow – have to go to the Chinese Consulate in Wellington to obtain our Tourist Visas.
Monday May 14, 2007
-- a day in Wellington
We woke to a sparkling sea view with mountains on the other side of Wellington Harbor. Up on a hill in the “treetops” we feel the tranquility and seclusion as we listen to bird song. This basement apartment has a well stocked kitchen behind two wooden doors – we sip our morning tea and wonder – are we really here?
Ready for a day in the city, we zig zagged down the six turns to the street to walk down the narrow road leading to the sea. As we waited on the dock for the computer ferry to Wellingotn we stood with all the professional people heading to work. With our jeans and backpacks, I guess we stood out a bit. A friendly woman approached me and offered me a “two for one” voucher!
The high points of Wellington we enjoyed included:
The botanical Gardens – especially the fragrant walk, the Cable Car which runs up and down the mountain which is right in the city, the many very helpful friendly people- especially the girl in Starbucks who told us about the 2 for 1 lunch at Chow, Te Papa – museum full of wonderful history, art, and geology, the Chinese Embassy where we got our Visas for China, and the Sea and City museum. Jim painted a watercolor of this amazing view.
Roger and Robyn Cooper shared a nice dinner with us in the upstairs of Treetops – their home – great woodstove burning to take of the chilly edge of a windy day in Wellington.
May 15, 2007 Tuesday
Taking a slow morning is an unusual thing for us. We ticked off a list of “to do" items – a pause in our hasty travels feels great. We like the coconut granola and fresh yogurt offered in this treetop B & B. I keep looking out at the palm trees and huge fern trees with the turquiose water beyond and just say "ah".....
Sunday May 13, 2007
Wellington on the North Island is a large city – the capital of NZ. We discussed rental cars at the ferry desk – no cars – but the Thrifty guy was willing to drive us to the airport –even though Thrifty did not have cars – he knew other companies would so just wanted to help us out! We were ready to take him up on his offer when…
Our friend, Roger arrived at the ferry – took us to his B & B called “Treetops” on the north side of Wellington – drove us all around the bay to the Hutt Valley – Days Bay – they live on a steep hill and the house is way up high – they have a private cable car to help load luggage and stuff – really neat! The separate apartment in which we stay overlooks the blinking lights of the city. We love the style and furnishings of this “home away from home” - also the internet connection makes us very happy.
Jim and I walked down the hill and found a great restaurant for Mother’s Day dinner – “Beach” had delicious Terakiki fish and a Chicken parsnip warm salad – plus gingerbread with custard and cream – yum.
We have a busy day tomorrow – have to go to the Chinese Consulate in Wellington to obtain our Tourist Visas.
Monday May 14, 2007
-- a day in Wellington
We woke to a sparkling sea view with mountains on the other side of Wellington Harbor. Up on a hill in the “treetops” we feel the tranquility and seclusion as we listen to bird song. This basement apartment has a well stocked kitchen behind two wooden doors – we sip our morning tea and wonder – are we really here?
Ready for a day in the city, we zig zagged down the six turns to the street to walk down the narrow road leading to the sea. As we waited on the dock for the computer ferry to Wellingotn we stood with all the professional people heading to work. With our jeans and backpacks, I guess we stood out a bit. A friendly woman approached me and offered me a “two for one” voucher!
The high points of Wellington we enjoyed included:
The botanical Gardens – especially the fragrant walk, the Cable Car which runs up and down the mountain which is right in the city, the many very helpful friendly people- especially the girl in Starbucks who told us about the 2 for 1 lunch at Chow, Te Papa – museum full of wonderful history, art, and geology, the Chinese Embassy where we got our Visas for China, and the Sea and City museum. Jim painted a watercolor of this amazing view.
Roger and Robyn Cooper shared a nice dinner with us in the upstairs of Treetops – their home – great woodstove burning to take of the chilly edge of a windy day in Wellington.
May 15, 2007 Tuesday
Taking a slow morning is an unusual thing for us. We ticked off a list of “to do" items – a pause in our hasty travels feels great. We like the coconut granola and fresh yogurt offered in this treetop B & B. I keep looking out at the palm trees and huge fern trees with the turquiose water beyond and just say "ah".....
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