Napier was leveled by a disastrous earthquake in 1931. What didn't crumble due to tremors, was devastated by fire. Over 250 people were killed, many by falling building ornaments and gargoyles. The town rebuilt in the clean and simple Art Deco style. 
The mayor and other residents even dress in period costumes around town and offer tours in vintage automobiles.
This trike was also available for tours. The owner had it custom built, nothing else like it in New Zealand. It took him four months to get the proper license as the government couldn't decide what it was. Can you imagine going into your local DMV and saying you have a three wheeled, five passenger, motorcycle?
Look, I've figured out how to place photos where I want them. Woohoo! And you thought this was just a mindless vacation.
Challenge question of the day....which will be more expensive: my bar tab, my gambling debt or my wifi? Think on that for a few days and I will let you know. Feel free to place side bets amongst yourselves, but I get 10% of the action to pay for the aforementioned winner.
We are off to formal night #2. We brought some wine from the tour in some previous port to share with our table.
My bet is on the bar tab.
ReplyDeleteErnie