Wellington photos: A monday morning walk

Every Monday I join a U3A group ( University of the third age) for a walk in Wellington. Sometimes we bus to one of the outer suburbs or beaches but often we prefer to wander the inner city and learn some of our history, go to the botanic gardens, see artworks, or just enjoy the sights. 

These photos were taken yesterday – from the Wharewaka beside the lagoon to the National Art gallery café – coffee is the high point of our walks

Great way to start the day for these youngsters – I’ve done it once!

urgency on the waterfront

small  French cruise ship in for the day

this ‘buzzy bee’ is a tradition baby’s toy in New Zealand. – it is diagonally opposite our ‘beehive’

Sufferage Kate Sheppard tells us its safe to cross

the old and the not so old

the Beehive … the offices for our parliamentarians

this area is often used for ceremonies and protests

up the steps to the seat of power

Parliaments library

John Ballance looking well-balanced on his plinth

Coffee spot – and home to our most important national documents – The Treaty and the Suffrage petition