It's time to do laundry and give William a break from winding roads, so we stay local in Nelson. After putting the wash on the line we head out. William parks the car in downtown Nelson and we explore the area. First stop is the Queen's Gardens. The gardens were inspired by an intimate Victorian garden, and were formally opened in 1892 to celebrate the jubilee of Queen Victoria.
We then take a slow 45 minute stroll through the Nelson Museum. One of my favorite exhibits is about Bridget Goodwin, a.k.a "Biddy of the Buller". She was born between 1802 and 1827 and was a gold miner who worked mostly in the Buller River. She was reported to be only 1.2 meters (4 foot) tall. She worked in the river herself and directed the work of her two male companions. She was an enthusiast pipe smoker, and had a well-developed taste for alcohol. She died in 1899. The cause of death was not reported. Lol.
As we walk back along Trafalgar Street we happen across a man playing the community piano, with a young woman next to him sketching the scene. What fun!
We climb up to Nelson Christ Church Cathedral, an imposing structure that can be seen from most of Nelson proper. The east transept contains the Great Rose (stained glass) Window. The west transept is host to the organ, which was first commissioned in 1871 and rebuilt in 1968. Overall, it is a pretty cathedral.
A light late lunch is in order, so we stop by The Vic Mac's Brewbar for beverages and to split a burger. Then it is home to the awaiting laundry.
A light late lunch is in order, so we stop by The Vic Mac's Brewbar for beverages and to split a burger. Then it is home to the awaiting laundry.
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