Dunedin is a Kiwi city with a Scottish heart. It was originally settled by Scottish pioneers and is known as the Edinburgh of the South. It is the fourth largest city in New Zealand with about 112,000 residents. We started our day in Dunedin at the Octagon, the center of town. Daron and I walked to the botanic gardens, which were beautiful. While we were there, it started to rain, then pour (uh-oh, having flashbacks of Windy Wellington!). We walked back to town in the pouring rain, both of us too impatient to wait for the next bus. We were so wet and cold by the time we got back to the city center that all we did was ask around for the nearest fireplace, where we planted ourselves until it was time to leave. The fireplace was heavenly, as was the beer and food at the tavern. I think we are here just a little bit too early in the season for touring New Zealand. The good thing is we are planning on coming back to this country during their summer (Dec – Jan), so we’ll get another chance to check it all out, hopefully in the sunshine!
Dunedin is a Kiwi city with a Scottish heart. It was originally settled by Scottish pioneers and is known as the Edinburgh of the South. It is the fourth largest city in New Zealand with about 112,000 residents. We started our day in Dunedin at the Octagon, the center of town. Daron and I walked to the botanic gardens, which were beautiful. While we were there, it started to rain, then pour (uh-oh, having flashbacks of Windy Wellington!). We walked back to town in the pouring rain, both of us too impatient to wait for the next bus. We were so wet and cold by the time we got back to the city center that all we did was ask around for the nearest fireplace, where we planted ourselves until it was time to leave. The fireplace was heavenly, as was the beer and food at the tavern. I think we are here just a little bit too early in the season for touring New Zealand. The good thing is we are planning on coming back to this country during their summer (Dec – Jan), so we’ll get another chance to check it all out, hopefully in the sunshine!
it seems I have alot of time on my hands as I read your blog in one shot. I like the pictures alot.Love Troy and family.
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