…about Wellington.
1. It’s really not that windy here. Windy? Yes. Extremely? Nah.
2. There’s a saying in New Zealand that the further south you get the friendlier people become. This, as well as the city’s position on the North Island, has caused some people to claim that Wellingtonians are not that friendly. This is not true. Let’s face it, the entire country is rather far south, hence people all over the country are friendly.
3. The hills in Wellington are not that bad. Yes, there are some steep sections, but keep in mind that the steepest street in the world is located in Dunedin, not Wellington.
4. The airport. Yes, that’s right. It’s a scary location, and windy, but after several arrivals to it, and as many departures, I can with my hand on my heart say that I was only afraid that we were going to crash into the ocean once.
5. It might be nicknamed Wellywood, but I haven’t seen a single Hollywood movie star or film director yet.
6. There IS always something happening in Wellington. Seriously. Walk down the street, and you’ll find something for you.
7. Te Papa, the country’s national museum, which is located at the waterfront in Wellington, is actually THE coolest museum ever.
8. The city is famous for its high ratio of cafes/people, which is great for a coffee enthusiast like myself. So far, my favourite is Caffe Astoria in Lambton Quay (the fanciest area, I reckon).
9. It is really compact. I have walked from ‘corner to corner’ of the city several times, in one day. Great for shopping without having a car.
10. The buses DO run on time. Beat that!
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