Day 62

This morning I was up and about early and off to the train station 10 minutes walk away. As it turned out there were four of us from the NZMCA park catching the train after 9am so we were able to go free with our Gold Card.
Lots of chatter about our plans.
Arrived in very windy Wellington and I started walking and no firm plans for the day. Keen to go to the Maritime Museum. Managed with Google Maps to find it. I have been before but not sure it was the same place or they have amalgamated with Wellington Museum. Not Te Papa. Some of the facts I wish I could remember. The one I can remember is that the first royal visit to NZ was in 1890 something.
Watched a video on the Wahine disaster and the displays. Very sobbing.
Off walking again and saw loads of people having business meetings in the cafes. Most men seemed to have blue suits on. Didn't see anyone famous.
I then ended up in the main shopping street and saw Lululemon so I knew the cable car was close. Again free for us old people.
Talked to a young English chap out here with his Dad for the cricket. 15 days of cricket...!! Seemingly they won the first game. Who could watch a day of cricket let alone 15..!!
I had seen the police launch and sent my brother Winston a pic. His 'son-in-law' works on it and was at work. I wasn't sure if I would see it on my return trip. Turns out I did see it and Kit showed me around. It still amazes me that from time to time I am in the right place at the right time.
It was excellent to get a pic of me trying to skipper the boat. Thank you, Kit, a highlight of my day.
Back on the train and John is here. He is going to be my tour guide for the next few days. Loads planned and with having a car so much easier to get about.Читать далее