Wellington

(Rich) Just come back from a Rugby Union match involving Wellington Lions and Tasman Tigers - good laugh, good rugby and cheap tickets. Mel suffered both the sport and the cold for me.

Wellington is smaller than we'd thought but has some pretty cool bits. Spent the earlier part of the day walking up Mount Victoria, perusing the Te Papa Museum and wandering round the weirdest market in the world (I've never seen such junk in my life, and that includes Leamington tip shop.) Off out to eat when we get hungry enough.

(Mel) Our last night in North Island before 10 days or so on the South Island - this is really what we came to New Zealand for so looking forward to seeing the mountains and glaciers etc. We are going to be travelling with 'Stray" - who claim to travel more off the beaten track than some of the other tour buses. Should be good.