We got in pretty late to Wellington so we stopped at a little pizza place and split a pizza with some wine. (PS. This would be the dream pizza place you would own in Italy dad). We then woke the next day to a beautiful day in Wellington the sun was shining and we were ready to explore. We grabbed some coffee at Starbucks and of course keeping with The Hobbit theme it was all decked out to look like a little hobbit hole including speciality drinks. After our wonderful cup of coffee we made our way in the city and of course did some shopping and browsing at al of the cute stores. We found a lovely place for lunch that was New Orleans themed and sure made us feel at home with its mac and cheese. Later that night we went to see Breaking Dawn Part Two and it wasn't too bad kind of cool to see it here. After we went out and saw a little of the nightlife Wellington had to offer and trying some Tui beer which is a very yummy New Zealand beer named after the bird here.
Our next day we did a tour using the hop on hop off bus so we would be able to see a little more especially to the places we wouldn't be able to walk to from where we were staying. Our first stop was at Weta cave which is the studio where Peter Jackson and his crew film, make the special effects, and edit the movies they make. It was really awesome because we got to take a behind the scenes look by watching a video and it is amazing to really how much work goes into everything little thing that needs to be done on our favorite movies. They had some cool collectibles and pieces used in the movie on display at the area. It was located just in a residential area because at first I thought we were going to an actual cave. They also had some studios in different buildings that you could take a tour of but we didn't have much time before we had to hop back on the bus to our next spot.
We also got a chance to take a ride o the cable cars which was the way people got from the houses on the hills all the way downtown or to the college. From there we took a walk to the botanical gardens. This was beautiful but we came upon the rose garden which had over 100 beds of roses of any color imaginable it was beautiful and very serene. We also got in the bus and drove by some other important landmarks to Wellington like The Beehive which is where their Parliament meets and also we stopped at a maritime museum which gave us a little bit more history about Wellington and how it can be to be.
The last day was a very windy and rainy day so we checked out of our backpackers and went to find a Christmas craft show. They had very nice stuff but nothing that moved us to buy anything so we moved on to Te Papa which was a free interactive museum that was amazing. They had six floors with all different kinds of things to do like sea animals, natural disasters, and history all having to do with New Zealand. I really enjoyed getting a chance to see how New Zealand formed and what was here before. Also, it amazes me how much I don't know about other countries histories here they learn all about everyone because the people have come from all over to form New Zealand they all bring their own history here. After the museum we got some lunch picked up our bags and scooted to the airport. It was very windy so we were worried our flight was going to be cancelled but we made it back safe and sound. I think from what I have seen I would love living in Wellington it had a really exciting vibe with lots to do and energy throughout the city that we hadn't seen before while in New Zealand.
Here are some pictures of the Museum!
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| Earthquake house |
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| Big Whale: Free Willy possibly? |
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| American WWII dance ball |
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| Jurassic Park 2 |
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| Relaxing on bean bags at the airport! |
On Monday we had our school trip to the Auckland Zoo and also an indoor water park called West Wave it was so awesome seeing the students outside of school enjoying themselves for all of the hard work that they have completed throughout the year. I was also very happy we could be a part of it even though we have only been here as they have finished up their year. On Tuesday we got the opportunity to go the the Henderson track meet for our year 5/6's we took about 30 students. It was so awesome the kids got to go to this huge stadium and compete against about 7 other schools from the area. They work really hard on athletics here especially training fro track and field events. I helped with the high jump and some of these kids were really incredible you could see how hard they worked and the natural skill they had. Being involved in track and field I am really glad I got to go and see all these kids really excited for something and working hard throughout the year to get an opportunity to shine here.
Tomorrow is Friday and this week has really been about finishing up al loose ends on projects we have been working on. My students presented their communications photo story to the class and have been finishing up their poetry book. Not to mention I am now a music teacher with the help of Elizabeth we have been working with our classes together on a song for the Christmas concert coming up nest Tuesday. I never would have thought I would be a music teacher but they really sound pretty good so we will see how that goes. They did tell me I have a really nice singing voice :) This weekend we are going to Rotorua for the weekend with my host mum Jan her son Cory and Elizabeth I am very excited for another weekend away which will be the last one before we leave next Saturday! I can't believ how fast time has gone but I am getting excited for Christmas and to see all my friends and family.
Until next time.
Cheers.
Primula Knotwise of Michel Delving
(My hobbit name)
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| Here is my group at the Zoo!! |
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