Wellington Grand Prix

Much like Wellington buses on a Saturday night, you wait for 1 post and 3 come along at once! Now that we're almost settled into the flat, and have some money again, we've been getting out and enjoying ourselves. Saturday was indeed a full day; after the necessity of shopping was completed, we met up with our companions and the 8 of us headed out to Petone for some Go-kart action.

The Go-karting was a wee farewell night for Richard who is returning to the shores of Blighty, we wish him all the best and will miss his presence in Welli...who's gonna organise the bowling nights now? Although Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher will not be quaking in their boots (or whatever racing drivers wear), a cracking time was had by all. Karts were exhausted (Rich went through 2), crashing was frequent ( I may have bumped a couple of people), rivalries were formed, bruises inflicted and many appropriate theme tunes were hummed. When the dust had settled we still had no idea who'd won, but I think Rich may have had the fastest lap. As you can see from the pictures below, the action was intense and the driving of the highest quality.
Apologies for the poor quality of pictures but the lighting in the arena was not the best.

Laura expertly taking a corner

Me cruising home after my final lap

'Twas then back to town for a few farewell drinks in Kitty's and then to bed to nurse our sore heads and legs.