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Is Hamilton the Sister City to Galt?

At breakfast we dined with the museum director and his wife again and a couple that splits their time between Vermont and Sydney.  We walked in as Mr. Museum was once again advising a visit to the Hundertwasser Public Toilets .  They just must be seen according to Mrs. Museum.  Unfortunately, we've already passed the location and will miss out on this life changing experience.  Mrs. Museum also informed us that Aucklanders hold themselves above other Kiwis and referred to them as JAFAs (just another f---ing Auklander).  They drink French wine instead of New Zealand wine so no wonder they are disliked.  This was our first fun fact for the day.   Lupton Lodge Before leaving, Andy, the proprietor of the Lupton Lodge, asked us where we were headed.  When we indicated Hamilton, he gave us a peculiar face.  We hit the road and stuck to the paved ones today.  We took a break at Ransom winery and restaurant where we learned our se...