Happy 2014!

While most of you are leaving for NYE revels, we are into the afternoon of 1 Jan. Yesterday was a beautiful day in Wellington, and we looked at two apartments. One we really liked - shiny hardwood floors, beautiful harbour and city views, nice space. The ad said it is available furnished, but it was not furnished when we viewed it, so we are checking on that before taking it. It would be about a 30 minute walk to work for me, which I would enjoy (except on the rainy days, such as today. There is a bus stop, though, right outside the building. I will include photos.

Last night we went to Courtney Place for a great dinner and wonderful entertainer, Sean Preston, who payed piano and sang. He had a real Elton John sounding voice. SO disappointed there were no fireworks over Wellington Harbour! But we still had a memorable NYE celebration in NZ.

Hoped to take a Welly Walk this afternoon, but we are back to rain, so we've having a quiet day inside. It will be great when we can spread out a bit more in an apartment, but that won't happen for some weeks til we get back from our South Island adventures. Still, no complaints here. We are thrilled to be here.