Part of the Friday theme
It took me several weeks to stop lying awake at night waiting for the earthquake. We have emergency provisions in our house - probably enough for all of you actually.
Wellington is the place were the wind has to get above 100 km/h before it is worth commenting on (I believed the wind literally never stopped before I lived here, I even asked about it at my job interview).
Wellington has The Scariest Roads in the country. They are narrow, and twisty, and have unexpected tunnels. Going down Ghuznee street at rush hour puts your driving mirrors at serious risk.
Wellington has the best bookshops in the country. Bar nothing. The Best.
Wellington also has the government. They are good for a couple of things. When I am feeling immature and silly, they give me perspective. I realise I am pretty mature compared to them. And if I ever get bored, I can watch Parliament just like other people watch Shortland Street. And besides, they gave me a job...
Posted by Toni at September 19, 2003 09:43 AM