Dunedin - New Zealand's Edinburgh!

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
Thursday, November 28, 2013

Thursday 28 November

The day dawned much improved and it has been sunny and warm, which only confirms the rumour that New Zealand weather is rather like the UK and you can get all four seasons in a short space of time. Dunedin continues to be eerily Scottish. One of the first things we heard this am was the wail of the pipes yet again and locals refer to anything small as 'wee'. How strange is that?! Peter and I had a housekeeping morning, so nothing much to report, apart from the fact that we did successfully manage to procure haircuts of a suitable standard. Most important!! (Please pass this on to Jo, Josie!) The railway station here is an imposing Victorian gothic structure, still in a very good state. It's original majolica tiles made by Royal Doulton in the 1800s are still as pristine as the day they were laid. The station is now used for scenic trips around the area and Geraldine and Reg took advantage of this this afternoon, whilst we explored the Botanic Gardens. Good, but not up to Wellington's standard. We are meeting Alex and Clare Degan for supper tonight as we happen to be in the same place at that the same time once more! By sheer coincidence Geraldine and Reg bumped into them in the street late yesterday afternoon. Quite amazing.Read more