T is for Tuatara: a 'living dinosaur' in New Zealand

Yesterday we saw our first Tuatara at Nga Manu Nature Reserve along the Kapiti Coast.

Called the "Living Dinosaur" here in New Zealand, the Tuatara is an ancient survivor from a group of reptiles that existed 255 million years ago. The only one left in the world and endemic to New Zealand. Not very big, up to about a kilo, but they live for over a hundred years.

We will have to try see them in the wild next visit.

Bushwalk through the swamp forest at Nga Manu

S is for Six Barrel Soda: a new flavour Sarsaparilla

A fresh burst of favour, foodie find in Wellington. A contemporary business.
Sarsaparilla soda, new for me, root beer, liquorice and vanilla.