Coddiwomple Stardate 180105

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Saturday, we were back in Wellington CBD, our last day before Jason heads back to Perth. Part of his Christmas present was taking him to Weta Cave Workshop. If you are interested in the prop side of TV and movies this is a worthwhile tour. Weta started in 1986 by Richard Taylor and Tania Rodger and of course has grown in to a world class design and manufacturing studio. I enjoyed the prop making tour but thoroughly loved the miniature set of the new Thunderbirds series.

After this Jason wanted beer so we went to the Welsh Dragon back in the CBD. I saw this pub on the way to Weta Cave it intrigued me. It had been built in the middle of the road and was unusual design. Found the plans for the building inside the pub and discovered it was built in 1927 as a public toilet.

New years eve we just stayed at the housesitting house sipping champagne in their spa listening to the Tui’s and possibly a Kiwi (bird) with occasional fireworks going off around us.

On January 2nd our housesitting ended then it was on the Valley Flyer and Go Wellington bus service to get us back to Base (Backpackers) for 2 nights in a 4-bedroom dorm with ensuite shared with a 20-year-old British backpacker. Then it was around the corner to Reading Cinemas to watch Jumanji. We had an all-day bus pass to use so chose 2 random destinations for the rest of the day. First bus was to Island Bay which we both loved especially the house built like a lighthouse. The coast had nice swimming, kayaking & diving areas. Second destination was Lyall Bay that overlooks the airport. Wasn’t much to see here. So back on the bus after 10 mins.

Thursday, it was back on a Stray Bus to Raetihi and the driver was called Mozzie. We were hoping to do the Tongariro Alpine Crossing because last time here it was cancelled for bad weather. It has been cancelled again. Sharon has organised us to come back here and work for a week so hopefully there will be an opportunity then.








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