DAY 9 WELLINGTON-NELSON

 Awoke today to the news that all of the NZ East Coast including Wellington was on CODE RED Tsunami alert. All the roads signs and radio stations were warning to move to higher ground and take refuge. The emergency services were out in force as well. Tony being the responsible citizen that he is promptly decided that we were going to the beach to check it out. Luckily he had the stretch limo and we didnt have to ride.

 
As you can see the Tsunami turned out to be a bit of a fizzer,the wave was only 30cm tall, so we had breakfast then continued on Tony's wicked Wellington whirlwind tour.

 
Wellington was a big surprise for me. Very pretty city and some very unusual Architecture. How about a house with its own Gondola from the garage.

Or a stone house perhaps.

What about a light house.

A house made from shipping containers

 

Truck house perhaps

Or just a house perched precariously on a cliff.

What about a house where a certain KIWI friend of ours mum lives?

 
There were some lovely pics on the wall.

And this brilliant oil painting.

Look familiar Richard? Your mum is a lovely lady and she is doing well. She was happy to chat to us and wanted to pull out some nude baby pics of you, despite the fact that her house was seriously going to go under if the Tsunami did eventuate as it is right on the beach.

It was then time for us to say goodbye Nth Island. Our chariot of the sea was waiting to take across to the sth Island.

Tied the bike down as best  I could using some very shitty tie downs. Wasnt sure if they would hold for the trip

 
 
The crossing was surprisigly smooth despite a feroucious wind which was creating havoc with my hair..

The crossing takes 3 hours and the First glimpse of the sth island is spectacular as is the trip down the Tory channel.

Pretty Picton soon came into veiw and when the shipped had birthed I thought I had lost Sam, but she had just tried to hitch a lift in a beautiful restored cadilac.

Then it was onto the equally spectacular and hugely fun Queen Charlotte drive. One of the best rides so far.

Checked into the brilliant Nelson YHA, whch is far better than some hotels I have stayed in and only costs 60 bucks. We then coninued our search for NZ's best beer had dinner then hit the sack.

Tomorrow we explore the Northwest and as a special treat for Sam, I have booked into the Hilton hotel. I am sure she will be impressed. You cant say I dont know how to spoil a girl eh?

Comments

[RR]

Hell my two brothers were ugly when they were small.

[danandrox]

good news
I have a mate in Nelson..and sent your webby..his daughter is a copper on the nth island...and has sent link to Sgnt sheepshagga...who sent a link to all stations on the south island...take care

[Guy]

Thanks for that mate i think. ;-)

I hope we don't me t Sgt sheepshaggers sth Island colleague.

Cunstable Ewewhucker. :-))))))))