From the experience of taking the airport bus, to my arrival at my Airbnb, I felt very welcomed in Wellington.  (Alliteration, see what I did there).  I took a 6 hour bus ride from Taupo on the Intercity Gold coach with a big cushion seat.  We made a few stops for food.  I found the long ride incredibly relaxing.  Not being in a rush or feeling time-constrained is such a privilege.  I'm not taking any minute of this for granted.  Wellington proved to be a remarkable final stop on my New Zealand journey…