The Neighbourhood of The Hill

                

I started my first day at work as a Structural Engineer in Wellington yesterday.  First days are always a bit slow, but certainly exciting.  Everyone is very welcoming; the accent is certainly something to get used to.  And I finally got to meet the buddy of a buddy who'd helped me get this job, after nearly 4 months of email/chat correspondence.  Now we're coworkers with neighboring desks!  It's been really nice having a "familiar face" in such a new environment.

My mom is here with me for just a couple of weeks, so while I'm at the office, she tours the city.  She's a good traveler on her own, so there's not too much to worry about while we're apart during the day.  In the evenings, we meet up and she takes me to one spot or two that she's already seen, acting as tour guide.  I make note to go back to these places--so far, Cuba Street, Courtenay Place, and the waterfront--to take in the full experience.

The digs that my company has provided me for my initial month in Wellington are SUWEET.  Comfy and cozy, with great views of Kilburn Park and Victoria University, the serviced apartment is also only a five minute walk from the office and the city sights.  We're to have wine with the friendly hotel manager tomorrow.  Sweet as!