Today the kids will visit the Weta Workshop Museum (which is kind of like Pixar or LucasFilms out here) and get to see behind the scenes visual treats about the Hobbit, Lord of the Rings and Narnia (UPDATE: a few pics here).
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| The Weta Cave |
They are filming the second Hobbit movie now and if you really want to be on the cutting edge with inside information, you should "like" the Weta Facebook page for updates on how it's going.
And in case you are wondering, "Weta" is a large brown wingless insect related to the grasshoppers, with long spiny legs and wood-boring larvae, found only in New Zealand.
There you have it. Oh and I found a little photo for you just in case you couldn't imagine how huge this thing actually is!
After Weta, they head on to Parliament (which might mean they are dressed in P2P outfits today) to learn how government works in New Zealand. After that, it looks like they will tour some museums and learn about the local art scene.
And in case you are wondering, "Weta" is a large brown wingless insect related to the grasshoppers, with long spiny legs and wood-boring larvae, found only in New Zealand.
There you have it. Oh and I found a little photo for you just in case you couldn't imagine how huge this thing actually is!
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| Maybe the kids will bring one home for us! The weta bug. |
After Weta, they head on to Parliament (which might mean they are dressed in P2P outfits today) to learn how government works in New Zealand. After that, it looks like they will tour some museums and learn about the local art scene.
UPDATE: got a very short note from Katie around midnight. All was well, they are having a blast and she'd say more when she had more wifi! Got another note from her this morning. She sent a few pics from yesterday and a little video (midway down for both)! So far so good!
From the People to People Itinerary:
While you continue your tour of Wellington:
- Visit Weta Workshop Museum, the multi Academy Award winning special effects company that helped create movies like the Lord of the Rings, King Kong, and Chronicles of Narnia.
- Learn about New Zealand’s system of government when you visit Parliament buildings and enjoy a guided tour of the facility.
- A center for the arts, Wellington has many museums and art galleries.
- Visit Te Papa National Museum, a fascinating museum devoted to Maori culture, natural history, modern art, science and technology.
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| Parliament in Wellington, New Zealand |
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| Te Papa National Museum |
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