Loved my year and a half in Wellington. Despite an attitude from the occasional young lefty I felt no real animosity toward the U.S. when I lived there unlike some other counties. On the contrary the older generation was very positive toward us especially because of the Marine Corps presence during WWII.

I really liked the lifestyle at the time. Wellington got it’s first super market and AFAIK drive through restaurant while I was there so the pace of life was still nice and laidback. There’s something to be said for knowing you’re butcher, baker, dairy delivery man and brew master while not living in a small enough town that everyone knows your business.

I especially enjoyed the Wellington Hash House Harriers. One of the best Hashes I’ve ever been with.

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