Hataitai, New Zealand Nov 21, 2012 Today I have climbed up Mt Victoria to see some wonderful views of the city. All I can say is that you don't get this special in Birmingham....beautiful.
Wellington, New Zealand Nov 18, 2012 It's been a fair few months since my last entry. Everyday life has consumed the holiday element of my life over the latest few weeks. I'm starting to get regular work through Temping Agencies in the City. The work is all in hospitality and I've been getting some great opportunities. However getting a permanent job is proving difficult for all backpackers in Wellington. But the main point of this entry is that the World Premiere of The Hobbit is arriving in Wellin...
Island Bay, New Zealand Oct 22, 2012 A frustrating two weeks in Wellington trying to get work had resulted in me getting two days administration work for Veterans Affairs who were a Government department. Therefore I took the opportunity on Labour Day to head to the beach at Island Bay. The aim was to find seals but they were nowhere to be found. Instead I just got beautiful views along the coastline.
Wellington, New Zealand Oct 5, 2012 So on the morning of the Friday, my friends from the bus and I went on the Lord of the Rings tour round Wellington. Upon request I was asked to dress up as Legolas, which was good fun. The tour culminated in us visiting Weta Caves, which are responsible for so much of the animation we see on our TV screens. Avatar, The Lord of the Rings and King Kong to name a few.
Wellington, New Zealand Oct 4, 2012 Today was a travelling day to Wellington. This would be my last leg of my Stray Bus journey, as I would now be residing in Wellington looking for work. It was amazing how many friends I had made in such a short space of time and I was sad to be leaving them.