Te Papa - Wellington at its best!

Wellington is fulfilling its prophecy as a windy and wet city, but in spite of this wholly inclement weather, I am enjoying its cold, as within is a stoic warmth, not unlike that of Hobart. Its people are resilient, tough, good sense of humour and very willing to help a stranger, all important traits to consider.

Today I intend to look at a potential living place in Kilbirnie, next to Newtown, and also at Kelburn, where Victoria University is situated. And tonight, a piece of real Kiwi Theatre, at the Downstage Theatre.

Just booked the local play, well reviewed, Sydney Bridge Upside Down, which seems a good choice. Have arrived at the fabulous Te Papa Museum on the waterfront, and am having a coffee before visiting the Andy Warhol Exhibition. This museum is one of the very great attractions of Wellington, user-friendly, gigantic, never can see enough, and great on a cold and wet winter's day. Am just so happy to be here, and it's free, except the AW exhibition of course, which, btw, was fantastic.

Home from an excellent beautifully acted play of pure Kiwi character and origin, devised from a much neglectd classic and given extra thrust through a creative adaptation and screenplay. Enormous talent deserving of a standing ovation, but played, because of the horrendous weather, to a half filled room.

Needed a bit of time adjustment but a worthy and even great, play.

I'll be visiting that theatre again!