NZ - Wanganui to Wellington

Stained Glass at Te Papa Museum in Wellington

We have traveled down the west coast of the north island from the picturesque river town of Wanganui.

After riding the tram down to the beach, we hiked along the beach opposite Kapiti Reserve Island in Queen Elizabeth Park.

 Our first dinner in Wellington was with the Touhy family.  Friday night pizza is a family tradition.  Friday was a beautiful day in Wellington. 

Russ, Simon's parents Pat and Robin, Simon, sister Emma, brother Oliver, fiance Andrea, and Jessie

 Saturday through Monday have been cool and the wind has been blowing hard enough to take the hair of our heads.

 Wellington is a lovely city, and we are enjoying the in home hospitality of Jessie and Simon Touhy, and their big orange cat Ben.

While in Wellington, we have visited the museums,

Interesting Holographic move presentation

shopped downtown, ridden the cable car, 

driven to the mountain tops for lovely views,

and enjoyed an evening with new friends and  night hike to see the glow worms. 

Jessie, Robyn, George, Russ and Roz

 We leave tomorrow for the South Island.  Farewell Wellington until we return in March.