Best little capital...

 

You can't beat Wellington on a good day and we've had a few of those this week! Have done some nice walks around the city re-familiarising myself, had to go round the block a few times in car till I remembered where the road I was looking for was - not helped by all the road works in town as they create multiple cycle ways!! Caught up with friends and fam and unsurprisingly drank waaaaaay too much!! 

Washing's done, bags are packed (well Trap's anyway), Wise card is prepped, ready for the off tomorrow...

J&T xx



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  1. AnonymousMarch 2, 2025 at 12:47 PM

    Have a wonderful time you two global Trappies, best wishes Charlotte

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