Friday, February 22, 2013

Wellington Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Sights

 This area was where they filmed the Nazgul riding and Frodo hopping into the bushes.
 You Shall Not Pass....!
 The Urak hai. The sign under it says: does not take responsibility for children who are eaten by the Uruk hai.
Some of the helmets used in The Lord of the Rings
Legolas' bows, knives and sword
Mt Victoria view of the City (Wellington). Can you find the Bilbo poster?
Another Nazgul scene
The road that Frodo was on when the Nazgul came upon him
Four little Hobbitses
And Griffin the Nazgul...
Gollum fishing in the Wellington airport--huge statue of Gollum

Hobbit posters
Hobbit stamps
Uncle Kris
The place where they did the digital effects for The Hobbit (Weta Digital)

The Weta Cave where they sell their merchandise
Wellington, the "middle of middle earth"
An Unexpected Beginning. The Embassy was the world premiere theater where they premiered the Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and where we watched it.
Inside the Embassy
Wellington cable car




Isengard: two wise old wizards strolling in the gardens of Isengard

Rivendell where elves yet dwell


Legolas pose
Legolas picture and the exact spot where I posed (same tree!)
Minas Tirith and Helm's Deep (Dry Creek Quarry)
Grandalf the White!

Road Trip (Day 6: Kelly Tarlton's in Auckland)



Last Days of School!

 School swim day

 Meanwhile, the third years are in the park


Mrs Tremain!


 Bye to Mrs Tremain...
And Mr. Bell...


Year 6 Poroaki (Leaving Ceremony)



 School is OUT for summer! (One last game of four square...)
 Straight from school to the pool!