Life in the capital city

Moving to a new city is probably one of the most invigorating things you can do. Everything is new when you move. There are streets you have yet to walk, hills yet to climb and bridges yet to jump off. Yes when I moved to Wellington from smokey old Auckland, I looked upon the capital as if it were my very own adventure playground. And over the summer, and then for one winter, it was. 

However after two, just like I had in Auckland, I've fallen into the trap of complacency. I have a good friends, we go to 'this' bar or 'that' and on my days off, rather than studying a map and thinking 'what have I yet to see/do,' I'm guilty of trudging down to our local cafe to enjoy the scene. 

However just like moving to a new city, showing tourists where you live- can be just as exciting. When your with people who've yet to see home, that rush of possibility comes flooding back to you. And over the last few days, this is exactly what's happened. 

So here's a 'top five' guide ( oh the tourism business down here will love me) of everything that's SPECTACULAR about this fine city.

1.) Ice creams at Oriental, even when it's winter. The best thing about Welly is that regardless of where you live, 'getting away from the city' is no more than five minutes away. 

2.) Cliche yes, but the Botans. If you can get off work/school/life for a day and just lie down reading a book- this is bliss. 3.) At number three is Wellington's cultural/social hub- Mighty Mighty. Other bars really just can't compete with the 'dress up/get down' buzz and atmosphere of Mighty. Anyone who's ever played here has been there, and anyone who lives here, ends up there. Best toasties in town!

4.) Maranui surf cafe for brunch. If you've been there, you know. 

5.) And at number five....I'm going to say eating/getting coffee anywhere on Cuba. Always good, always a face you know. 

I'm soon moving, so it's probably appropriate I'm getting all nostalgic over this city - god damn it's been a lot of fun. Auckland eat your heart out.