Roeses in New Zealand with Cathy Strong

Mary Ann Roese, wife of retired BJ photographer Don Roese, describes their day in Wellington, New Zealand, where the Cuyahoga Falls couple is spending a few days with Cathy Strong, 1970s BJ State Desk reporter:

First thing we had cappucinos at the top of cable car hill. Did some browsing at a crafts fair there, too.  Of course, we took the cable car down the big hill; second time, by the way.

Mary Ann & Don Roese

Once downtown we browsed in several local kiwi shops, checking out possum fur stuff and green stone and shells.  At each store the Kiwi folks were very, very friendly even though we were only looking.

Walk,walk,walk!  Stopped for simple lunch at cafe in the visitor center, the isite. Then we did 3 hours at the Te Papa museum.  Wonderful fun and educational big four- story building. 

Great sunny weather with a full breeze.  Most kiwi gals have pony tails or just never worry about the hair! 

We took a break about 3 p.m. and rested at the town center by the sea.  Then walked a couple of blocks, caught a bus out to the zoo. But once there didn't go in, only had 15 minutes until closing! 

So, we did the American thing and got an ice cream cone as we waited at the bus stop for another bus to return to town.  And, then we caught another bus to return to Cathy's house.  Don't know how but we had a full day!  And fun, too.

By the way, taking these city buses reminded me of my childhood in Youngstown. Different from Rome, or the Netherlands.  Waiting downtown with a crowd for many numbered buses seemed a return to the far past for me.

Great day in the city of Wellington!  Oh, by the way Black is the color of dress for kiwis.

Later, Mary Ann    Cheers!

For earlier report on the Roeses' New Zealand trip, click on http://bjretirees.blogspot.com/search?q=reports+on+new+zealand+trip