Last days in Wellington

The day before I was to leave Wellington to return (eventually) to Oakland, CA, who should I see in the street but a Raiders supporter!

But before I left, I had some final catching up to do with former workmates. I met up with one at a street fair in the tony suburb of Thorndon, where the Prime Minister's residence was guarded by a lone ranger. Oh wait, that's me!

I went on a short road trip with another to rugged Makara Beach, and had a parting custard square and iced chocolate topped with a chocolate fish on our way back to town.Read more