We return to our favourite city for a month, staying in a house owned by Gillian Ansell. When she is there, we share the kitchen. When she is not, we have it all to ourselves. Lovely place.
Monday, 18 January 2016
Employee smoking lounge (on the sidewalk) at the Lido where we've just finished a nice lunch. Our waiter. pic.twitter.com/n97SjX8DqT
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 18, 2016
Tuesday, 19 January 2016
Delicious salads for lunch today at Saigon Vân Grill Bar. pic.twitter.com/AZJMX9XBCH
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 19, 2016
Three photos of the garden at Gillian's house in Wellington, where we are staying. pic.twitter.com/CAXFQdNFHX
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 19, 2016
Wednesday, 20 January 2016
🍴 Our first lunch this year at the Long Bar on Brandon was excellent as usual. Ate here several times last year & Jean Koh welcomed us back.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 20, 2016
Waiting for the #9 bus after our almost daily stop at the Metro New World. pic.twitter.com/nDlOtJFUHO
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 20, 2016
Thursday, 21 January 2016
Educating the young at the Aro Valley Preschool. pic.twitter.com/HM8MA5EnAS
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 21, 2016
Wellington City Library. Part of the amazing harbour-side complex at Civic Square. pic.twitter.com/FX4OhEuikZ
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 21, 2016
Fuzzy tree behind us is the main subject. Actually a vine covering the tree trunk. pic.twitter.com/PVD0OU8Mcl
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 21, 2016
Part of the Aro Valley, where we are staying while in Wellington. pic.twitter.com/QSwq3RedPD
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 21, 2016
Saturday, 23 January 2016
… the Angels, Betty Everett, Bangles (back-to-back).
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 23, 2016
Sunday, 24 January 2016
The ever changing sky over Wellington as seen from where we are staying. pic.twitter.com/KfmD2PaYPu
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 24, 2016
Monday, 25 January 2016
… that the very-laid-back David, who lives near us, works here. Greeted us as "neighbourinos". Very. Laid. Back. ☺
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 24, 2016
Hanging out at Te Papa after lunch. Terrific public space and quite a good museum. Open every day of the year. pic.twitter.com/GklYI72qva
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 25, 2016
It's Robbie Burns Day … slàinte! pic.twitter.com/SL1MmAJasO
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 25, 2016
Tuesday, 26 January 2016
Steve relaxing on Gillian's deck with the Golden State game. Another beautiful day in Wellington. pic.twitter.com/cskxYiolB4
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 26, 2016
Wednesday, 27 January 2016
Lunch at Saigon Vân Grill again. Delicious! pic.twitter.com/OiEvVA6UCP
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 27, 2016
Just-in-time selfie by the waharoa (gateway) carved for the 1906 NZ International Exhibition. At wonderful @Te_Papa pic.twitter.com/YokzjFZwq0
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 27, 2016
Thursday, 28 January 2016
🌡 Cool today … only managed to get to 16° and no sun. However, better days ahead. Actually, we're not complaining … ☺
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 28, 2016
Friday, 29 January 2016
🍾 Knowmark Travel is part of Knowmark Unlimited which marks its 30th anniversary today.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 28, 2016
🍾 Anniversary selfie at @shed5 on the Wellington waterfront. pic.twitter.com/AlQl8CRv6r
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 29, 2016
🍾 Thanks Carlos and @shed5 ! pic.twitter.com/caWxocSueb
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 29, 2016
Saturday, 30 January 2016
It is rare to encounter one who is unfriendly, disengaged, sullen or rude. Which is really nice!
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 30, 2016
Sunday, 31 January 2016
☕ 🎶 At our favourite haunt (Aro Cafe) for elevenses. James Bay on the soundtrack. He really should be Canadian, eh?
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 30, 2016
🍴 You can always find something good to eat on Cuba Street Our view from inside Saigon Van, a favourite. pic.twitter.com/3VtEluzUD5
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 31, 2016
Another beautiful day on Wellington Harbour. pic.twitter.com/M4JXloVrWH
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 31, 2016
Monday, 1 February 2016
Susan never tires of tree ferns. This one is in the beautiful @Wellington_NZ Botanic Garden. Our 1st visit this year pic.twitter.com/80yey0Ck1F
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 31, 2016
Heavenly hydrangeas in the @Wellington_NZ Botanic Garden today. pic.twitter.com/xwdBSlZ3WD
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 1, 2016
Beautiful sky this evening. pic.twitter.com/NlwIngtrMG
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 1, 2016
Tuesday, 2 February 2016
An old friend dropped by (or should that be "emerged") this morning. #GroundhogDay pic.twitter.com/29KKhEm8eI
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 1, 2016
@sjwpottery 😀😀😀 Six more weeks of summer.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 2, 2016
This is the house we are staying in, set back (and up a little) about 70 metres from the street. pic.twitter.com/zLXLrviMfr
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 2, 2016
Wednesday, 3 February 2016
Nice space at Loretta where we had very good salads for lunch today. pic.twitter.com/WZiAjT43Lm
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 3, 2016
One of the more notable pieces at Arts Te Papa, featuring two iconic New Zealanders (the artist and the subject). pic.twitter.com/biumjai5ig
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 3, 2016
Thursday, 4 February 2016
Walking north along The Terrace. Steeper than it looks. pic.twitter.com/SXehvzE6I1
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 4, 2016
Debated not doing it but in the end we went waaay down then waaay up again. This is the "after" view looking south. pic.twitter.com/oLg7LfzaSb
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 4, 2016
TPPA? NO WAY! Signed in Auckland today, where there were large rallies. We attended a smaller one here in Wellington pic.twitter.com/xeTTKPq5m7
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 4, 2016
More photos from today's rally in Wellington. #TPPA #TPPANoWay pic.twitter.com/b9H4zI06rK
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 4, 2016
Friday, 5 February 2016
While we know that spring has come early to Ontario WE are enjoying elevenses outside in shirtsleeves and sandals ☺ pic.twitter.com/td9WYwITjx
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 4, 2016
Sunday, 7 February 2016
☕ It is a madhouse at Aro Cafe this morning. But they have a terrific staff here and they are handling it with aplomb.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 6, 2016
Our excellent server Nana even remembered our preferred wine choice!
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 7, 2016
⚽ Off to @WestpacStadium to watch @WgtnPhoenixFC take on @PerthGloryFC #COYN #DistanceDerby
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 7, 2016
⚽ From inside @WestpacStadium pic.twitter.com/yINkW8VGMK
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 7, 2016
⚽ Despite dominating play for most of the match, @WgtnPhoenixFC squandered a number of chances and lost 0 – 1. The ball kids were excellent.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 7, 2016
Monday, 8 February 2016
☕ Steady lineup at Midnight Espresso this holiday (Waitangi Day) morning. Very good rhubarb/date scones. pic.twitter.com/UnMhEWXHOn
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 7, 2016
Gong Xi Fa Cai (恭禧发财)! Another beautiful day on the harbour in Wellington. pic.twitter.com/L3RTHjVKmD
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 8, 2016
The unoaked chardonnay (2013) from @BlackBarnNZ was an excellent match. Hard to find unoaked chardonnay in New Zealand.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 8, 2016
Thursday, 11 February 2016
The other side (north) of the Aro Valley from the deck at the house where we are staying. It's a really lovely area. pic.twitter.com/O62sUUuHZV
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 10, 2016
Friday, 12 February 2016
☕ The Aro Café is just hopping this morning. Good for them and well deserved. Really good coffee, good food, and first rate service.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 11, 2016
⚽ Watching #CanWNT playing Guyana in Olympic qualification. 3 – 0 at the half, two by Deanne Rose, youngest on the squad. A star is born!
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 12, 2016
Saturday, 13 February 2016
Omega plums just coming to market here. They are delicious and @slknowles has one every day. pic.twitter.com/cKcsjzRdYi
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 13, 2016
Sunday, 14 February 2016
No comment … 😏 pic.twitter.com/geZK2Nkzkt
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 14, 2016
Four more photos from the parade … pic.twitter.com/qvj6R2o1Rx
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 14, 2016
Klingon battlecruiser in the twilight over Wellington. Looks like a D7-class to us … pic.twitter.com/I3VXrcM6Dd
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 14, 2016
Monday, 15 February 2016
Susan's lamb kofta pic.twitter.com/3sgJAJvyxB
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 15, 2016
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
… and a few more. It is a lovely mix. pic.twitter.com/koIy8YOzbl
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 16, 2016
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
Another beautiful start to the day here. Sadly, it is our last in Wellington, which we love. Heading north tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/tWWUmjf5eu
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 16, 2016
Thursday, 18 February 2016
Our last visit to the Aro Café this year. Here is Florence making our macchiatos. On our way to Taupo shortly. pic.twitter.com/CLkZIvv3Tt
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 17, 2016