Friday 16th May Blenheim to the Capital
Up early for the Picton ferry and a three and a half hour ride to the capital of NZ, Wellington. The views from the boat are spectacular, both when leaving the Sound and entering Wellington harbour . Wellington skyline is full of mini skyscrapers and if you look closely you will see the Bee Hive, the NZ parliament. For the past decade Helen Clark the Labour Prime Minister has been its queen, busy putting the legislature to work. It appears from the opinion polls that this may come to an end in November when the Kiwis next go to the polls.
From the ferry we went straight to the national museum, Te Papa and then onto the botanic gardens. At each we received excellent insightful tours. I could quite happily have spent all day at both. Evening meal at a beach side location. Photos are attached from the day’s visits.
Up early for the Picton ferry and a three and a half hour ride to the capital of NZ, Wellington. The views from the boat are spectacular, both when leaving the Sound and entering Wellington harbour . Wellington skyline is full of mini skyscrapers and if you look closely you will see the Bee Hive, the NZ parliament. For the past decade Helen Clark the Labour Prime Minister has been its queen, busy putting the legislature to work. It appears from the opinion polls that this may come to an end in November when the Kiwis next go to the polls.
From the ferry we went straight to the national museum, Te Papa and then onto the botanic gardens. At each we received excellent insightful tours. I could quite happily have spent all day at both. Evening meal at a beach side location. Photos are attached from the day’s visits.
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