17/2 Hastings-Wellington

It took us 4-5 hours today to travel from Hastings to Wellington. And I've seen a real Kiwi (bird), but actually I have my doubts if it was a real one, or a computer animated one, or one on batteries. It was in a dark place with UV light ???, where the kiwi didn't see us, but we were able to see it, together with dozens of old people who are using their flashlight on their camera, although it was prohibited, and who made a lot of noise. The kiwi isn't that charming as many human Kiwi's. It seems they have a lot of parties, festivals wherever we are and people think we are specially here for the festival.

We've passed the place with the longest name and I was impressed that the tourguide can pronounce it that easily, but of course I couldn't check if she said it properly ;)

Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu

It's nice to be back in Wellington and to remember how enthusiastic I was 2,5 hours ago when I arrived here. And now it's easy to find my way and sit in the park of the parliament to have a picknick. I have visited the other floor of the Te Papa museum. It just was too big to do this in one visit, 2,5 weeks ago. And I've watched a street artist, escaping from a straightjacket. It is so fun to sit on the ground and watch the show they are making, involving people from the audience.

We were staying just one night in
Comfort Hotel Wellington.

17/2 Hastings-Wellington