Woke to another very windy and rather grey day in the concrete but very convenient Gateway Motor Park. (Regular bus service right opposite the park, 5km to the ferry, no need to drive downtown, perfect!) We planned to get done what we could but any thought of a gentle stroll along the sea front was out of the question as howling winds made it difficult to stand up in parts. This meant we were left to walk the shop-lined streets - shame eh!! Stopped for the bes...

Before anyone comments - the photo is actually of Auckland Harbour not Wellington; we have yet to take a photo of Wellington and the blog doesn't allow us to post without a photo. A warm but cloudy start to the day in Stratford, and the often present stiff breeze returned. Tip: make sure you don't bring 'full' skirts, I've not yet been able to wear one of my only two as I'd spend all my time holding it down! Went to say farewell to Doreen but found she'd pop...