New Zealand Day 4: Wellington to South Island

Woke up, matt a little groggy and stuffy from a head cold / fly he probably caught while crossing the pond. Packed up the room, showered and made our bacon and steak pie in the oven. FaceTimed matts parents to wish Dave a happy birthday and off we went. Drove the coast down to Wellington. Stopped at a small town pharmacy to pick up some chlorapheneramine for Matt's post nasal drip and cough drops. It was a little bit of a challenge but at last we found what I wanted-- well the dex-isomer of what I wanted 🤓. Along we continued. 2.5 hours to Wellington.

Made it and drove atop of a lookout, which was very pretty-- saw the airport and the harbor then we were going to drive the coastal drive around the harbor but on the way found a kabob shop-- had to get a döner kabob and drove to the harbor road. Found a lookout with a bench and enjoyed our kabobs overlooking the water. Matt took a nap in the car and then it was nearing 330. We booked a standby flight to Christchurch for 36$ total for the two of us that takes off at 610. Continued driving around the harbor and then made it to the airport.

Checked in for our flight and were given exit row seats immediately :-) easy standby trio ever. Booked a hotel walkable to the airport and car rental location and we were off.

50 minutes door shut to door open and we were in Christ church. Called the hotel shuttle. Checked into Our room and booked a car (for 18$ a day....). Off to the grocery store and found a Mexican restaurant with $4 tacos on tuesdays, then to sleep. Next day-- Antarctic mueseum and driving ... somewhere! Cheers!