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Well we have been here in Wellington a few weeks and we have settled in pretty well. The dogs traveled well on the plane and bounced out of their crate looking for an adventure.

Paulette's mothers house in Kenwyn Terrace is very comfortable and located in a multi-cultural part of Wellington and very central to the city centre. The house has recently been renovated and has a great rear deck. We have even harvested the olives from her olive tree - we'll see how they go as table olives once we have finished curing them.

Wellington city is really atractive with a beautiful view over the waterfront. Lots of cafe's, resturants, galleries and funky designer shops to explore. We have checked out a few of the French resturants so far.

I've been paddling my sea kayak around the bays a few times and it is really beautiful to see the city from the water. I joined a group doing a night paddle and it was great to paddle the inky black with only a head torch and city lights. I've tried fishing from the kayak but no luck yet but everyone assures me there are plenty of fish and they certainly look fresh at the market.

Paulette gave me a guitar for my birthday after I expressed interest in learning so my grey cells are stressing about having to learn something new. I'm a complete beginner but I'm enjoying it so far.

We have both been putting a few feelers out for work and I have arranged to run a bookbinding workshop at a local community arts centre and have made a few graphic design contacts. Paulette has been looking at the job market, but no leads as yet.

Our house at 17 Kenwyn Terrace Newtown

City skyline from Massey Memorial

Part of "The Bays" waterfront bike path

Massey Memorial

Wellington city skyline form Massey memorial