Off to Wellington for Two Days / myLot

New Zealand

January 18, 2017 1:33pm CST

Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand, is one of my favourite places and today I'm off there for a couple of days. The weather isn't good, in fact it's blowing a storm down there, but I made the bookings last week, so I'll still be going. My book club has it's first meeting for the year this morning, then I'm off on the bus straight after lunch. The trip takes just over two hours by bus and parts of it run along some lovely coastline. The sea could look a bit wild today, with the gale force winds that hit the area last night. But I'm rather fond of wild coastlines. I'll be at my inner city hotel by 3.30 pm , then ready to explore the shops nearby. Not that I'll be doing any shopping, this is more a trip of just looking, walking and breathing in the atmosphere. I will probably spend some time in the library, a wonderful building that I always visit when in the city. Hopefully tomorrow the weather will have passed and I'll be able to walk around the waterfront. So, until later today when I'll check in here from my hotel, I'm off now to enjoy my day.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (382311)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Jan 17

Watching a wild sea from the safety and comfort of a bus would be great I think. Hope you have a restful few days.

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Val

@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

19 Jan 17

Coming down the coast was amazing, I've never seen the sea on that stretch look so wild!

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Val

@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

21 Jan 17

@JudyEv the winds had dropped by the time I went, so it wouldn't have been too bad. But, I got to see more because I was on the bus and not driving myself.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (382311)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Jan 17

@valmnz The sea can be very ferocious at times. Guess you were glad to be safe and snug in the bus.

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Jekca

@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

18 Jan 17

this a solo trip? have fun!

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Val

@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

19 Jan 17

My escapes to Wellington are always solo. It's how I recharge myself.

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Val

@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

21 Jan 17

@Jessicalynnt we used to live in Wellington, I think my heart is still there.

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Jekca

@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

19 Jan 17

@valmnz I need something like that, maybe, I dont do well by myself anymore, so I best start small

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Happy Lady and Freya the Catblog Cat

@Jackalyn (7558)

• Oxford, England

18 Jan 17

I thought Wellington was badly hit by earthquakes? It is good to know the city carries on. I hope you enjoy your stay and the hotel is good.

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Val

@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

18 Jan 17

Yes it was, in some parts. Now the only signs are ongoing buildings coming down and earthquake repairs to buildings.

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Happy Lady and Freya the Catblog Cat

@Jackalyn (7558)

• Oxford, England

18 Jan 17

@valmnz It sounds a lot less damaged than I thought.

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Val

@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

19 Jan 17

@Jackalyn parts are pretty bad, but not as bad as the damage in the South Island

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Alfredo Rossi

@amadeo (111937)

• United States

18 Jan 17

great enjoy your day there.

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Val

@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

19 Jan 17

Thanks. The bus was late so I didn't see quite as much of today as I'd hoped. Tomorrow is another day.

Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (69190)

• Centralia, Washington

18 Jan 17

Such a picturesque novel you've posted here. I'd love to tag along in your suitcase.

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Val

@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

19 Jan 17

I'm looking forward to walking on the waterfront tomorrow.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (69190)

• Centralia, Washington

19 Jan 17

@valmnz Your trip reminds me of our trips to Victoria, Canada. It has a gorgeous waterfront and parks and villages to shop in. Enjoy!

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

21 Jan 17

I hope you had a wonderful trip.

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Val

@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

21 Jan 17

Thank you, I did, and came back recharged!

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

21 Jan 17

@valmnz That's the best way to come back.

Teep11

@Teep11 (7673)

• United States

18 Jan 17

Have a safe trip. Vacationing is a great way to relax and oh boy the sight seeing.

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Val

@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

19 Jan 17

This trip is more just revisiting favourite places.

Fiacre Banks

@xFiacre (14786)

• Ireland

18 Jan 17

@valmnz A short break in the city sounds about right just now. Enjoy.

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Val

@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

19 Jan 17

Thanks. I am so far.

Jeff Moffitt

@moffittjc (128837)

• Gainesville, Florida

22 Jan 17

Sounds like you have a nice trip planned! Is the photo above depicting the beautiful scenery of Wellington? Here's a fun tidbit: I used to live in Wellington about 15 years ago! The small town of Wellington in south Florida in the US! haha Another interesting fact: the neighborhood across the street from where I live now is called Wellington!