Wellington to Rotorua

Wellington to Rotorua

 Today I started out riding into Wellington with mywonderful hosts: Neville and Rhona.

 From there I tried once again to meet with the people
from BBDO and Saatchi. No luck. Still too busy. Oh
well.

 On my way to the pier I found a couple training firms
that I stopped in and talked to some of their staff.
That was interesing.

 Then off to the Queens Pier to find out about the boat
that takes people across the huge bay here to Days
Bays and back.

 Then off to ride the "Cable Car" up the mountain.
There is only one now, mostly a tourist thing. But in
the past there were a few that were used from
transportation in lieu of busses from the mountain to
the downtown area of Wellington.

 Off to wander through town a little and to find the
Architectural and Design Institute (school). Like all
the schools in NZ it was closed. I did see some
student exhibits in the central areas open to the
public.

 Then off to the Wellington Airport to fly to Rotorua.
The countryside from Wellington to Rotorua is totally
green, hilly to mountainous. Much of it forest areas,
some maintained forests with trees so well organized
they looked like they were combed from the air. The
farm land looked like a giant wrinkled pool table
green felt.

 Flew over a few lakes including the largest Taubo.

 Landed in Rotorua and off to find a motel next to the
Maori Institute. Then into town by foot about 3 or 4
miles.

 Aha found an internet cafe to write to each of you.

 Those of you going to Dallas, best wishes at the NSA
Convention. In spirit I am there with you. 
At least a little. Have a great time.

 Thanks to all of you who have sent me notes in the
past two weeks. It feels great to sign on and see
messages from several countries from friends.

 Wandering Alan

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