The Middle of Middle-earth

Wellington Airport has renamed their terminal, welcoming arriving passengers with a sign saying "The Middle of Middle-earth".

Gandalf atop one of the Great Eagles, bringing news to the Middle of Middle-earth. Weighing in at one tonne with a wingspan of 15 metres, it has been developed by Weta Workshop and Wellington Airport to accompany Gollum in welcoming visitors to the Wellington region and New Zealand.

A little bumpy as we approached Wellington with such strong winds. We embarked on the tarmac, it was bitterly cold as the wind whipped around us. By the time we headed out for pizza at the Red Dog the rain was falling and the wind still continued to howl, not a good day for umbrella's. However we are thoroughly enjoying being with Daughter A.

Another shot of Gandolf and the eagle can be seen here, shows the whole sculpture.