I had a couple more really good days exploring Wellington. I took the cable car up to the top of the botanical gardens and spent a long time exploring the gardens, woodlands and sculpture trails. The rose garden in particular was spectacular - I caught it just at the right time of year. I also spent many hours at Te Papa - the Museum of New Zealand - learning a lot about the geology, history, flora and fauna, and culture of New Zealand. Also went out for a really nice Thai meal on my last night with Betty and Douglas.
Yesterday I caught the ferry across the Cook Straits to the South Island and then the bus to Nelson to be met by my cousin Jacqui. Today we're getting ready to go off hiking - or tramping as they call it here - on the Abel Tasman trail. We're hoping the weather picks up a bit - it's been cool, cloudy and damp the last few days!
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