Sunrise in Wellington

Cities are noisy places. At 4:00 in the morning mum decided that I would like to photograph the sunrise. By six o'clock having had breakfast, washed and had a nap we were 0ff. I looked at the map and decided that we should turn left and arrive at the quay in seconds. However, we found ourselves going for longer and reaching the university. Mum checked the map, redirected us and we made it to the quay. (The solution to this navigation mystery might be dawning on you - it did not on us.)

From here it was simple. Follow the road around the bay. Mum noticed a notice which said something about 'Bay Closure'. But ignoring this we continued. It was bitterly cold even with clothes on. Mum rarely got out of the car. But there were some dramatic views. Eventually we called into Warehouse and bought a coat. Part way through the morning we left the coast road and went into the suburbs for coffee. We found the 'Embassy' cinema/cafe (Not the one that held the 'Lord of the Rings' premier.

Journey's end was to be 'Red Rocks'. The beach here is only suitable for four wheel drives. We were satisfied with a walk and a look in on the visitors centre which provided a frame for this picture.


Here is where we turned the SAT NAV on. We arrived back in Lambton Quay. Where was the car park? Why was there now a flower border? Once more to the right and round the town we went. Back to the start again. This time I pulled up where told and mum found a corridor at the back of a shop. At the end of the corridor was the Lambton Apartment lifts. So, to the left I went, into the car park, crossed the road, went into reception and up to the room for lunch. Have you solved the mystery?