Friday, March 05, 2010

NZ - February 14

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Our second day in Wellington was clear, sunny, and almost breathless...at least until evening. We took advantage of this by doing outdoor sight seeing.
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First we took the cable car from the city to the Botanic Gardens. Kevin and I love botanic gardens - and I will dare to drop a spoiler here - this was the only one we saw during our trip. It was a beautiful garden and so much like being home in the US. Hydrangeas, lilies, and roses - oh my!
From New Zealand
From New Zealand
From New Zealand
(Rose petals in the fountain.)

I even enjoyed the succulents. Note to Australian gardeners: I think they look much better when they are not enmeshed in spider webs.
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From New Zealand
From New Zealand


After a kabob lunch, we made a pretty quick tour of the Wellington Zoo. There, in the darkened exhibit, we saw our first (and only - damn, another spoiler) kiwi. About the size of a chicken and scurrying about the back shadows - no way could a photo be obtained. The chimpanzees were very frisky. It was great fun to watch. (About this time the sun disappeared and the wind returned.) We were just in time to witness the sun bear tear apart some "grubby" logs that had been placed in their home for their enjoyment.
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From New Zealand


In the waning light of the evening, we traveled to a hilltop near/in Brooklyn where a single wind turbine stands and took in the view.
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From New Zealand

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