Following an incredible 2-week trip to the South Island, we returned to Wellington on January 25. After spending one night with Jody's workmate, Judy, in her home we moved into our new apartment. Lodging is very expensive in Wellington and New Zealand in general. We lucked out in that we got a very spacious two-bedroom apartment in a 100-year old home for the same rate as most people are paying for 1/3 the space. It's quite suited to parties (which we love) and is very comfortable. Following are some pictures of where we're hanging out until August 31 waiting to see if Jody gets a Fulbright to go to Australia on September 1, 2014.
General living area.
And now, February 26, with our new 40" widescreen :-).
Our bedroom.
Kitchen
Sunken Guest bedroom
Dining area
Backyard
Jody and I spent the week of January 26 getting the apartment in order. Got a new 40" LCD widescreen TV for a steal as the old tube TV was not equipped to handle digital signals. The home is now pretty much the way we want it and we've even hosted our first dinner party.