#3198 ... Today

Oriental Bay ... A great day for the beach right on the city doorstep. 

#3197 ... Balancing at the Bay

The next big thing for balance and core strengthening. Met two interesting guys who tied this strap between the trees. The sign in the background is somehow quite appropriate. 

#3196 ... Coffee and ...

Enjoying some tradition at Le Marché Français. 

#3195 ... Free books

The Book Bike from the Wellington City Library, out and about, giving away free books. Great service. 

#3194 ... Your choice

Is it coffee or one of they on a hot day? Freyberg Pool. 

#3193 ... Commute & Travel

Designed for a purpose ... Sized for the need. 

#3192 ... Feeding Time

Yes they are pests yet someone still likes them. 

#3191 ... Refreshment Stop

The pleasure of an icecream on a hot day. Revive at Waitangi Park. 

#3190... Umbrellas

Colour in Eva Street ... looking good with all the changes ... A nice Wellington lane. 

#3189 ... SWET

Waiting for exercise ... The cross fit frames, straps, stretchies etc all ready and waiting for the next trianing session. Take the challenge ... At the bottom of Ngaio Gorge, Kaiwharawhara. 

#3188 ... Relax

The shared zone in Bond Street ... A city needs places like this. 

#3187 ... Style

Classic advert on the side of the original Hannahs shoe factory ... Stylish shoes for today but the price has changed somewhat!

#3187 ... Legally Aligned

Outside the Supreme Court, columns, water and trees. Balance St. 

#3186 ... At your service

Brendon, ready and waiting at The Gentleman's Approach ... A new men's barbershop in Grey St and yes you will be a "new" man afterwards. They are offering an intoductory price for your first cut . They have been in business now for 10 weeks and would love you to call in and try this new grooming experience!!

#3185 ... Savoury & Sweet

Each to their own ... pizza and ice cream ... For a mid-day snack !!! Courtenay Place.

#3184 ... Big Toothpicks

Zillions of toothpicks maybe? ... logs on the waterfront awaiting export.

#3183 ... Work Zone

The work zone at Memphis Belle Cafe ... another place for great coffee.  Dixon Street.

#3182 ... Stern Stuff

The rear end of the "Golden Princess" ... a space age stern ... looks like a handle to pick it up with.

#3181 ... Summer is Salads

Simple and tasty. 

#3180 ... Apricots in store

Must be summer. The apricots are in the supermarket. Still lacking that great flavour ... but still tasty. 

#3179 ... The Local Butcher

So different to purchasing your meat at the supermarket. Some traditions are still out there. Gipp St, Karori. 

#3178 ... Waiting

More Guardians of the City waiting in line for the next assignment. Ngaio Gorge. 

#3177 ... Ken's Rose

Stunning colour for a rose and about 200mm diameter. 

#3176 ... Chillax

The new local café has now opened at Crofton Downs ... "Chillax" ... chill out and relax ... Give them a try for your cup of java. 

#3175 ... Chillin'

Sitting in the sun with a wine ... At the Lagoon. 

#3174 ... Yellow lids

Rubbish recycling day ... All the yellow lidded wheeli-bins on the street ready for waste collection. 

#3173 ... Supermarket Christmas

The local Countdown provided tasty treats for shoppers today. Sizzled sausages, strawberries and chocolate sauce, Christmas cake & festive biscuits. A nice surprise. 

#3172 ... On the job

Fire alarm in Panama St and the firemen are all kitted up and on the job. 

#3171 ... End of the day.

Stunning day today that ended with this sunset. Image by Sophie. Thank you

#3170 ... Urban Art

Railway bridge. Crofton Downs. 

#3169 ... A tad windy

The wind meter at Evans Bay says it all. Strong wind today. Image by Noel Turchie. Thanks. 

#3168 ... Conversation

Seated conversation in Midland Park.

#3167 ... Misty Morn

No blue sky this morning ... the hills have disappeared into the mist. Photo by Hrvoje. 

#3166 ... Strawberries with a purpose

"Yes please, I will have two of those" ... The annual summer fundraiser for Mary Potter Hospice. Always welcomed, with a steady stream of customers ready to enjoy strawberries, ice cream and sauce ... Yum!!!. Midland Park.

#3165 ... BIG Cruise

The largest cruise line to visit Wellington ... "Explorer of the Seas" ... all 128,000 tonnes arrived this morning.

#3164 ... Construction

Big job on the hills of Wellington

#3163 ... An awesome day

This image by Jonny Mole captures a capital magic day. The steps beside the Lagoon. 

#3162 ... Damp

After a good week, we have precipitation today. Creates an interesting image. 

#3161 ... Manhandled

Getting decorated for Christmas ... Moving the happy soldiers to welcome shoppers as they enter NW Thorndon

#3160 ... Skyline Giraffe

Looks like the crane operators have been practising their sculpture skills!!

#3159 ... Aligned Rubbish

Rubbish collection ... Colour coded for who picks up what. Kenya Street. 

#3158 ... Seafood chowder

Yes we are having summer weather ... However today is a little cooler so a tasty fish chowder is on the menu. Yum. 

#3157 ... Melissa Jane

Getting ready for business. New florist opens in Ngaio Village ... Beautiful arrangements of delightful flowers. Support local business. 

#3156 ... Night shift

Overnight motorway closures this weekend between Ngauranga and Thorndon. Overhead gantries being installed on the motorway

10pm on Saturday 14 November to 7am on Sunday 15 November.

10pm on Sunday 15 November to 5.30am on Monday 16 November.

#3155 ... A mass of colour

A stunning display of pink .., spotted in my walk to the station. 

#3154 ... Restocking

Getting ready for the weekend. Restocking the shelves at the supermarket. 

#3153 ... Phoenix

Promoting support for the Wellington Phoenix Football team and their participation in the Australian Football League. Now we see why they have used the yellow shroud for the building renovations. 

#3152 ... Entry or Exit

Entering the Terrace Tunnel to exit Wellington ... A journey that thousands of motorists take every day.

#3151 ... Lady & 3 skate boards

Well it looks like this is the mode of transport for the staff at Memphis Belle Cafe in Dixon Street .... Makes for an interesting window display