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So we set off from the national park this morning....for the very very long drive to Wellington... After a 7am gym session.... Unsurprisingly noone else joined us.... Few people watched in amazement that we were actually doing it.... We stopped off at a coffee shop which had a beautiful log burning fire... It's a theme here in southern north island to have log fires everywhere.... Probs cos it gets so cold..... But it's beautiful... So a bacon butty and cuppa in front of the log fire set me up a treat for the day....next stop was for lunch and shopping.... You'll not be surprised to discover I didn't shop.... Thought about getting some more layers for south island, but then couldn't justify the cost to pay for something that I had at home and left out for the weight....mam, does this sound a familiar story... This is why I am rubbish at shopping without you!!! Then it was back on the bus to continue the journey... We got to Wellington then drive upto the top of mount Victoria to see panoramic views of the city and much of the south.... Very pretty.... Though tbh it kinda all looks the same to me.... But I think aukland is much prettier... We finally got to Wellington yha by 3.30 as we picked up our bags comically mine split.... Wide open! Excellent... It had been threatening since I left heathrow and the wheels broke... So it was off to buy a new one.... This is where is grit exciting.... I was directed to the "warehouse" this is my kind of shop... A mix between matalan and tkmaxx.... Loads of stuff there.... But I remained on task and just purchased the suitcase.... A much less funky one than joe had selected for me and a lot heavier....but it will contain all of my belongings.... But the purchase made me miss the museum visit.... Shame since I'm so well cultured...:p but I caught the last bit.... Modern contemporary art.... What a load of s***...one was an empty photo frame on a 45 degree angle, another an air filled clear plastic cube.... I shouldn't have bothered.... I lack appreciation for that thing.... Give me a beach to lie on any day ;)
A quick supermarket trip to buy supplies to cook dinner... Well that was more hassle than it was worth, it was prob more expensive than eating out... But was slightly healthier....
Then off for a "quiet" drink in a welsh bar opposite... Fortunately no group activity.... Just kat and i! We went in and everyone was sitting at the bar (all 5 of the punters) and we thought a local bar for local people... Perhaps we shouldn't be there.... Well we were in, so I ordered, I got as far as "hiya il have 2...." before they asked where in wales I was from and started moving chairs so we could sit at the bar with them...! The bar man was from tonyrefail.... Complete with teeth missing incase you questioned the heritage.... A guy from beddau who went to Rhyd and "bry the fry" from angelsey.... And the token English guy, who when I asked what he did casually replied, oh I work in films... The hobbit, lord of the rings.... I thought, ah god, he is a famous actor and I should recognise him, but I dont.... So instead of thinking it, I vocalised it.... Hmmm mouth doesn't have a trap eh?! But he assured me I shouldn't recognise him..... Because he worked the otherside of the camera... I thought phew... A camera man... Nope.... The assistant director.... Casual...
Til tomorrow guys....where it's the big ferry crossing....
Night night
Xxx
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Sir Joe Bennett Haaa as you do like just pop in and talk to an assistant director.. You meet way too many cool people! Lmao the only exciting people I may meet any time soon is head of the council and motorway maintenance! Haaa I know I'm so cool! Btw it's for my project not for personal socialising! Jealous! Good to see the Welsh are looking after you in that pub!:) enjoy both:) xxxx
sjbenn Sir Joseph bennett... W/e ;) xxxx