- Just did a 4.88 km run – Well, it was more a brisk walk, interrupted by a much too short run … #RunKeeper http://t.co/El5knpDvOM 12:05:39, 2013-12-06
- Mini quake – can't stay in Wellington without at least one… 🙂 Otherwise a quiet day – had to do laundry & going to get a massage later. 13:57:44, 2013-12-06
- Friday after work – Wellington's bar are full & I'm relaxed from a hot stone massage… 🙂 17:51:29, 2013-12-06
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- Decided on a quiet day today – went to SBux so I can finally sync my phone & laptop again over wifi. And drink mint hot choc, of course! 🙂 13:27:37, 2013-12-05
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- Just left Roger's Tattooart where Tom refreshed my little reading fairy (needed after 5 years) & added a poppy to my dad's memorial tat. A+! 14:53:43, 2013-12-04
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- Walked part of my old way to uni (incl. Sbux *g*), now taking the cable car up to the Botanical Gardens. Gotta make the most of this sun! 10:20:13, 2013-12-03
- Had such a good day: walked all over the place, revisited some former haunts & did some shopping. Sadly seem to have lost a ring, though. 🙁 15:45:42, 2013-12-03
Arrival in Wellington
When I left New Plymouth yesterday morning, it was beautiful weather and I got to see the mountain (Mt. Taranaki, that is) in its full glory for the first time since my arrival.
I had such a great time with Denise, Ross & co. but honestly, I had butterflies in my stomach when the bus finally got to Wellington (it’s a 7 hour trip that took almost 8). First you get to see the city from the bay, and the bus stop is right at the train station, where the railway campus of Victoria University is, where I had most my classes. I ended up taking a taxi to my accommodation, a student hall that rents out its rooms during the summer trimester – I get to pay by the week for my very own room (very basic, with shared facilities but my own and with 4 gigs of free wifi to boot), which ends up being quite a bit cheaper than even a dorm room in the YHA would be.
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- My Top 3 #lastfm Artists: Placebo (1), Snow Patrol (1) & Fall Out Boy (1) #music http://t.co/Hlu0WPFnrd 05:59:46, 2013-12-02
- Whee, officially arrived in Wellington! Unpacked, showered (accomodation basic but ok) & now ready to head out. Can't believe I'm here! #fb 17:04:12, 2013-12-02
- Just boarded the bus to Wellington – can't believe the first week is already over. A million thanks to Denise, Ross & the kids, love you! <3 17:07:57, 2013-12-02
- Wellington http://t.co/Er8UEOV6Ub 17:59:50, 2013-12-02
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- Four hyper kids on a Sunday – I don't know how the parents survive… Lovely game of Trivial Pursuit ended with banishment outside. Oof! 🙂 14:02:06, 2013-12-01
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- Taranaki: Visiting my oldest kiwi friends Denise & Ross and their kids… http://t.co/rh5FpPbn5m 10:36:33, 2013-11-30
- Taranaki http://t.co/AyVru5Di9A 22:07:37, 2013-11-30
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Taranaki
Visiting my oldest kiwi friends Denise & Ross (we met in California in 1999!) and their four kids is almost like coming home every time – when my bus arrived Monday night, they were waiting for me, the kids jumping up and down, screaming my name. It was so cool, especially considering that the youngest was only about a year old when I last saw her, but they’ve all completely embraced me as a family member that they just happen to see very rarely. A great way to start my time here!
Denise also took the time out of her busy days to go for some lovely walks with me, allowing me to revel in the beauties of both New Zeland forest and sea. This country is simply so stunning, it takes my breath away…
You can find all my Taranaki photos here (not just this year’s but all of them), the photo set for this trip is here.
I’ll be here until Monday morning, when I’ll catch the bus to Wellington. As much as I love it here in New Plymouth and with my friends, going to Wellington feels like going home…