Citylife Wellington

... On the waterfront there was an event to raise awareness regarding the regions families and communities in need, along with the schools that serve them. Some things are very similar where ever you go. Good to see a strong show of energy towards this particular cause, we both liked that the event was taking place in front of a poka-dotted library building. After listening to the music and speakers for a bit we walked over to the local farmers ...

... Richmond - a casual position working for a mental health support team - addiction, depression etc etc. Includes outreach &amp; residential support positions &amp; they have offices and services across both islands, which could be helpful for travelling (when I actually get my police check through that is). <br><br>Yesterday I was offered and accepted a position as a nanny! When I tell people, they laugh, but I can't figure out why??? The ...

... the other floors metting Joe and Tracy (from the Kiwi Bus). We looked in the kids area, which was a good crack and other highlights included the motion-sensored music player (where moving hands over spots on the table created certain sounds). After 5 hours (yes it is that big and that good) I got a dominoes pizza (only $7 for a large pizza) and spent the evening with Joe and Tracy and then watched a bit of television.

... more healthy version of McDonalds) and headed off to take our seats. It proved to be a thoroughly entertaining evening - not all the competitors were quite up to the comedy standard that you'd expect to be paying to see on a stage, but there was genuine talent on show and despite the NZ 'local issues' flavour to the show at times, we still had some great laughs. Of course we weren't going to escape completely sitting on the second row and at the start of the second half I ...

... to me. It was a tense match but the home team won decisively in the end. We have had some great stories in the local paper over the last few days. One of my favourites was the story of the rejection of an application for a special event licence over Easter. The pubs and bars shut at midnight on Maundy Thursday until midnight on Good Friday. However, you can apply for a special events ...

... the Haka (war dance) was very intimidating!! The highlight of Laura's night was when she had her photo taken with a very striking Maori warrior, and Andrew's highlight was when he was called up on stage to perform the Haka himself!!! In the morning we headed out for a horse trek at Paradise Valley, which was slow but scenic. Laura's horse was called Trigger and was old, stumpy and in his own little world. Beau was Andrew's horse, and was slightly more spirited. Next time ...

... I should be packing more into my days, but then it IS a holiday.... Watched a band in another bar and more tennis. The open here starts in the early afternoon but is floodlit and goes on until past midnight on some occasions! Sunday 25th January Melbourne Woke with a bad head (it's the only one I've got!) and went to Victoria Market to have a nose around the stalls. Its housed in a large building and sells just about everything. Although, apart from the fruit and veg and some smelly ...

... are so young and sprightly (haha) as we had to sprint to the gate from the check-in to get on the plane. The rest of the people we saw who were on our flight to Auckland were all of the 'Saga' age, so goodness knows how they managed to get to the gate on time, if they did at all. Our first few days here have been fairly eventful! We were taking on the scenic route to Lally's house and saw a little slice of Wellington. Lally's house is ...

... or something? <br><br>Now we'll just have to beat them to the title, get to ANOTHER European cup final, and give them a good hiding this Sunday ;) <br><br>(Please note that if any of this doesn't happen then at least I can go back and edit today's entry!) <br><br>We also asked their advice on what to do &amp ...

... A shy glance at the map there (the one thing I didn't do before going on the trip, d'uh!) assured me I was right in by now thinking I was completely lost and had, in fact, strayed another 2 day hikes onwards into the center of the National Park. Great. I had no supplies and was concerned about Kathryn worrying about my whereabouts. Thankfully there were very helpful people at the hut. One had a mobile phone that even had reception. So I called the hostel we were ...