DAY 9: Zoo and Museum

From NZ - DAY 9

WELLINGTON -- I spent the morning at the Wellington Zoo. There were not a lot of people there, which was nice. The zoo was shabby and not that great. It had a fairly good stock of animals.

That said they did not have a lot of the interesting larger animals that you see at most zoos. They had almost no aquatic animals (i.e. penguins or seals).

For the only activity I have had to pay for while in Wellington it was probably the least value.

It was only $13 dollars with my YHA membership card.

I did have a decent time after initially being a little worried because the first three exhibits had no animals.

After the zoo I headed back to the city centre and returned to Te Papa. Yesterday I saw half of the museum before it closed. The second half was probably the best part. I learned a lot about the Maori and their relationship with the white settlers.

I am taking a little break by enjoying some popcorn and a coca cola (in a glass bottle) while doing my laundry.

After I get that done I plan on going out tonight for some drinks. I will probably check out this bar that is having a comedy night. It is called the Blue Note Bar.

Tomorrow I make the trip to the South Island. Should be fun.