These pictures were taken in and around Wellington during the week
of July 18, 2005.
Wellington
is a major port city. Here is a view of it from the water.
A
closer view, again from the water...
...and
an aerial view, courtesy a lookout point at the top of the cable-car
terminal.
And
here is a view of colourful downtown Wellington from up close:) Looks
like a movie set, doesn't it?
This
is the parliament area. The building here is known as the "beehive" and
housed parliament during the early days, and during recent
renovations. It now houses offices for the members of parliament.
This
is the actual parliament. It burned down in 1989 and was rebuilt. It has
special features embedded in the foundations to help keep it intact
during earthquakes.
The
famous Wellington cable car. This used to be the embryo of a public
transportation system, but is now mostly used by tourists. The very
short ride stops at four intervals en route to the top, which is the
botanical gardens and planetarium.
What
would a New Zealand city be without a botanical garden? :) Perhaps I
picked the wrong time of year to get this one at full impressiveness,
but I enjoyed my visit. See how green and wet everything looks? That's
winter in New Zealand. Water, water, everywhere :)
And
another look at the botanical gardens :) They really were lovely. I bet
this is a fabulous place during summer when everything is in bloom.
And
a more reflective picture, a typical New Zealand one, looking out,
forever, toward the ocean...
Wellington
is a major port city. Here is a view of it from the water.
A
closer view, again from the water...
...and
an aerial view, courtesy a lookout point at the top of the cable-car
terminal.
And
here is a view of colourful downtown Wellington from up close:) Looks
like a movie set, doesn't it?
This
is the parliament area. The building here is known as the "beehive" and
housed parliament during the early days, and during recent
renovations. It now houses offices for the members of parliament.
This
is the actual parliament. It burned down in 1989 and was rebuilt. It has
special features embedded in the foundations to help keep it intact
during earthquakes.
The
famous Wellington cable car. This used to be the embryo of a public
transportation system, but is now mostly used by tourists. The very
short ride stops at four intervals en route to the top, which is the
botanical gardens and planetarium.
What
would a New Zealand city be without a botanical garden? :) Perhaps I
picked the wrong time of year to get this one at full impressiveness,
but I enjoyed my visit. See how green and wet everything looks? That's
winter in New Zealand. Water, water, everywhere :)
And
another look at the botanical gardens :) They really were lovely. I bet
this is a fabulous place during summer when everything is in bloom.
And
a more reflective picture, a typical New Zealand one, looking out,
forever, toward the ocean...