We arrived in Wellington on a Saturday. This was unfortunate because all the professional offices such as film schools and architecture firms were closed. Aside from that, Wellington is an amazing little city. There’s a youthful life to the city similar to what you would feel in Portland. They also have a great waterfront park/promenade too. The city felt, well, more urban than Auckland did. This could be due to its geography; the city is on a bay surrounded by steep hills, kind of similar to San Francisco. If I did move to New Zealand, Wellington would be the place I’d start, not Auckland.
Wellington is also the departure point for ferries heading to the South Island. We missed the first ferry around 1pm and the next ferry leaving was at 3am. We really hadn’t “gone out” at all in New Zealand and thought this might be a good opportunity. A word of caution, New Zealand shuts down at 6:00pm. It is quite bizarre. Besides a bar or two nothing is open after 6/7:00. The city becomes a ghost town. Also, the bars and cafes that are usually open are only open until 11 or 12. So much for the nightlife. However, Wellington gets my thumbs up approval.
HI guys i made it to your blog!!!!! OH im sooo jealous! sounds like you are having a blast! This is so cool how you guys are doing this! Can't wait to see what happens next!!!
ReplyDeleteThis blog is cruel and torturous! You guys are having a blast. This is so good for you all even though I miss ya, Luc. BUT, Luc, if you did not get my email and if you guys return to Auckland, Jess Hindin wants to see you and says to call her! Here are her NZ digits: 021514557 You can also email her at jessicahindin@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteNow come home.