Wellywood

Last time I was in NZ, there was a serious effort to change the name from Wellington to Wellywood because it's where the film industry is based; and obviously they love Hollywood so they must compete!

On a more cereal note, Wellington is the capitol city. So very serious stuff occurs down yander [funny it was so cold whilst I was there. Oh yeah, Parliament was not in session].

Popped on the cable car to head up the bluff. Some very delicious views! [oooops, I may or may not have forgotten me camera.] But just trust me, the views were as delicious as a Grandma-made pumpkin pie, or Mums apple crisp or the first bite of an absolutely moan-tastic meal. Ahh, delicious.

However, Steve Jobs gave us iPhones to take pics.

City was full of character and charm. Well, at least the buildings were. The people residing there really needed a Joker or something funny.

Doings

• Visited Te Papa Aotearoa (Museum of New Zealand in Maori). 6 hours later we left.

• Toured Parliament with Bill. Bill was keen on pointing out to the only American on the tour that New Zealand has Absolute Freedom of Speech. It's different. An MP Committee Member will let any global citizen sit (or stand) and talk for as long as they please about an agenda issue relating to specific legislation being considered. This means hours of sitting there listening, politely. Have a conversation with Bill. Post a letter to:

 Bill, Tour Guide

Parliament

Wellington, NZ

• Saw Battleship. Of course it can't be in a cookie-cutter theatre like Amurica. It's a Cinema in this 20th century historic theatre with all the decor maintained.

Cheers,
 :D