The Old Victorian/Edwardian Historical District
Me luvs me some Oamaru. Well I am a sucker for old buildings. Not old in the eyes of Europe, but old New World. Canada pales next to New Zealand in protecting and celebrating its history. The number of towns I have been to now here where they are protecting old building and whole neighbourhoods and showcasing that history. It is just beautiful. I can’t get enough of it of course. It is escapism to me. Just looking at those building and knowing that whole lives and activities have intertwined with their existence. To me it is so spellbinding.
The Empire Backpackers Hostel - my place
Even my hostel is an historical building. It has been the best hostel yet. Private room for $35CAD/night. The hostel was quiet and solid. I slept like a baby. It was excellent. The manager was this lovely woman who sincerely cared about our welfare – she kept saying “I want to make sure my children are alright!” It was so sweet. Once again, tonnes of Germans. What is it with that – don’t they like being at home?
So this town is also right on the ocean and is home to two colonies of penguins you can see at night. I didn’t go see them though because they charge you $25 to watch them come home onto shore at night. Would rather use that money for eating. The yellow-eyed penguins are about 30 minutes walk from town and come up one at a time. Last night I went to the Opera House instead and saw Tutus on Tour. I had not seen live ballet in a long time, and it was quite enjoyable.
My hostel at the far left next to two other historical buildings. Kinda dwarfed eh?
Yup - the Opera House
So anyway, I have decided I am going to change my blogging style. Stay tuned for more info. Leaving for Dunedin in a couple of hours. Bright and sunny. It is tough this life I lead.
Did not know you liked Opera – so glad you enjoyed it and the Opera House looked very special. You are returning to Dunedin, I guess to leave for Australia?
It wasn’t an opera, it was a ballet. But I did go to the opera when I lived in New York. I am going back to Dunedin because that is how I get back to Cromwell. I don’t leave for Australia until the 24th. But there is a festival on in Dunedin so I thought I would hang for another couple of days.
I don’t find your clog at all boring – feel as though I am enjoying all your travel along with you – don’t stop.
But I don’t own any clog’s Mum. I would need to go to Holland to get some. Now there’s an idea!!! Oh I won’t stop, might just try different writing styles. Besides you are my number one fan!! Watching a reinactment of the gold rush days here in the town centre in Dunedin. Sunny but a little windy.