wanganui

We’re staying in Wanganui tonight, on the western coast of the bottom third or so of the North Island. We found a cute little Victorian hostel on the river, and finally broke down and got a hostel discount card. Every hostel seems to try to have something to distinguish it from all the others, and this one has a trampoline, and a music room with a piano and guitar.

We pretty much only cared about the kitchen tonight, though – we made a wonderful curry with chicken, onions and butternut squash – and fresh parsley, which we’ve been incorporating into every meal since buying it yesterday! – over rice, with fresh local avocado as an appetizer. Delicious!