Wellington, NZ

Capitol  of New Zealand. We took a tour around the city which included the botanical gardens. Roses galore. Just beautiful. The bus driver recommended the cheese scones and he was dead on about those! We had an amazing view from Mount Victoria (Mt. Vic they call it), a short visit to the Te papa Museum, saw the parliment buildings and St. John's Anglican Cathedral ( all wood building)

The harbor area of Wellington

A sculpture in Wellington.

Mt. Vic

This memorial points to the south pole.  

Painting of Mt. Vic 

Ducks at the Botanical gardens in Wellington

Government buildings in Wellington

The "beehive"government building

This is the Christmas Tree, the state tree. It blossoms at Christmas time.

Oldest wooden church in NZ

A completely knit dress at the Te Papa Museumin in Wellington

This dress is made out of all zippers.

They call it windy Wellington and it was. Cool temps but great for touring.

A bit about the evening etertainment onboard. FANTASTIC. A great commedian, last night a vocalist from Sydney, tonight a violinist from Scotland. Quality each and every night.NOT to be missed.

The food onboard?  Very good and so many choices.  Healthy, not so healthy.  Fresh fruits and veggies. Perfect. Tonight there is crocodile on the menu.