WELLY DAYS #02

On our last day in Wellington, we had breakfast at a nice little place near our hotel - Cafe Breton.

At first I thought the french decor thing was just a theme.

Until I overheard all the staff chatting in french.

My La Kiwi  buckwheat crepe, afterall I am in New Zealand!

We chanced upon this street on the way back from the Dowse Museum the day before. The shops looked interesting so we went back.

Little did we know that it's actually quite famous. And that it even has its own webpage.

Another surprise because HC wanted to peep at the sea. The Petone Settlers Museum.

We learnt what happened between the Pākehā (European settlers) and the Māori. It got us thinking.

Back at the city center later that day.

Aren't the banks in the olden days gorgeous? I probably would have had to get all dressed up just to take out some money.

AN ODE TO A SILVER GRAY FELINE

To the cutest cat at Miramar who came running when called. You made our day :)

WELLY DAYS #01

First day in Wellington. A bit of blue at last.

It was Waitangi Day.

The prominent Te Papa museum, good place to visit but I was surprised there weren't more of them in Wellington compared to a lot of other capital cities.

A getting-to-know session with Katherine Mansfield. I think we understand each other.

Getting back to a low-carbon life after driving everywhere for a week. I have to admit, it took some getting used to.

Rule-of-thumb for us in foreign country. When in Rome, drink what the Romans drink. This time it was mostly Speights all the way.

Designed and made-in-NZ souvenir. We went home with the stag head but it was a close call between that and the bear.

Lots of vintage on Cuba Street. I liked the bohemian vibe.

Last stop for Day One was the Wellington Botanic Gardens. I'll remember it as a long and wonderful walking day.

Poor Day Two was too lazy a day to warrant a post on its own, so here it is. Sleeping in late and a rainy trip to the Dowse Museum.

What to do when it's windy out... ...

... ...a hot drink, a long chat, and lots of comfort food :)