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The ups and downs
Rā 46, Rāapa 15 o Huitānguru 2017
A long day today and I could be negative and post the photo of my AirNZ app telling me my plane was delayed by an hour (which then turned out to be an hour and a half!). But I had a beautiful start to the day with a walk up to the Botanics to see the sun rise over the city. We came back down through the Old Settler’s cemetery. One day I’ll go there when I am not in a rush to explore further. It’s a fascinating place.
Rā 45, Rātu 14 o Huitānguru 2017
Valentine’s Day in Wellington without my honey! Had to settle for an early morning walk along the seafront. And then a late evening walk through the city. Handstands at both ends of the day.
Rā 44, Rāhina 13 o Huitānguru 2017
Summer is struggling! It’s warm and muggy but so, so windy! Bouncy flight down to Wellie this afternoon with stunning views of …clouds!
Two new craft beer bars (to me) this evening (Husk and Rogues and Vagabonds) and great #handstandfebruary opps.
The one in front of David Bowie was cool but I prefer this one…
Rā 20, Rāmere 20 o Kohitātea 2017
Hui at the CORE office Wellie today. Lots of korero and learning. The PLD process is now as clear as it can be!! Who can do it? CORE can do it!!
Rā 19, Rāpare 19 o Kohitātea 2017
After the storm ….after the sunshine… Wellington in a southerly! Beautiful evening but a bit chilly!
Rā 356 Rāapa 21 o Hakihea
Last day with my little sister!:(
Took the train into Wellie with the hope of going kayaking but it was clear as we travelled in from the waves in the harbour that it wasn’t likely to be possible. The sky was blue with scudding clouds, warm air temperature but strengthening wind which made it feel cold. We made a wee diversion to the Beehive before heading to the kayak place for confirmation that it was indeed too windy.
We sheltered in a cafe for a while then split up. Kate and Rosa went shopping, Gus wandered around for a bit then joined us in the pub for a drink and a pizza.
Back at Silverstream we packed, chatted, drank wine and played Cheat and generally made the most of our last day.
Early start tomorrow to get to the airport.
Rā 355 Rātu 20 o Hakihea
A beautiful day in Wellington – stunning in fact! Clear blue sky and just a light breeze. Pick of the day is this Tui guzzling on harakeke nectar at the top of Mount Victoria this morning.
Lunch round the bay at Chocolate Fish cafe, then browsing in Cuba Street and a ride in the Cable Car followed by a walk through the Botanics. Loved the evening buzz along the waterfront; people eating, drinking, playing, chatting in the bars, restaurants and the walkway and some still jumping into the water!
Rā 242, Rāhina 29 o Here-turi-kōkā
Day 1 of the India Rankin Cup and not a great start for the Hilly Boys. Despite dominating possession they didn’t manage to score and Bethlehem took the chances they had and won. In the afternoon the boys played really well, much better than this morning, but were simply outclassed. Gus came away with a pulled ligaments after rolling his ankle in a collision with one 9fcthe STACs players. Hopefully he will be able to play later in the week.
In between games we went for a drive round the bays and wandered a bit. I love the bright yellow of these oxalis against the bluebird springtime sky.
Rā 241, Rātapu 28 o Here-turi-kōkā
On the road to Wellington today to go and watch Aonghas play hockey at tournament week. A beautiful day to travel. Stunning views as we drove along Lake Taupō, along the desert road and down through the Wairarapa.
Rā 223 Rāapa, 10 o Here-turi-kōkā
Team photo minus Nathaniel. The Connected Learning Advisory in Wellington.
