Jeff and Dean have made me feel very welcome in their home, as has Kelvin, their cute ginger cat. Last night I met some of their friends as well as bumping into an guy from Tel Aviv who I had chatted to earlier on the ferry. Wellington has a charming small town feel to it, boardering on clicky so the locals tell me. We ended the evening by visiting a sauna that had been converted into a nightclub which was an unusual experience! In an example of the famous Ki...

After saying goodbye to Bella who faithfully spent the night with me in return for me discovering where her food was kept, A day of travelling today, first a coach from Nelson to Picton and then a 3 hour ferry to the North Island. Locals have told me it can be a choppy crossing so should be interesting. As it turns out the crossing was smooth, Wellington is windy and hilly, looking forward to going out tonight with my hosts who seem really friendly. Have also...