Ow!

Owww, I hurt. Woke up yesterday morning and couldn't move my neck, which was slightly disconcerting. Most of you will know that especially since the second car accident, my back is not exactly the most well behaved part of my body, but I must admit that not being able to turn my head was a bit bl*ody scary!

So, a trip to the chiropractor ensued - luckily they could fit me in yesterday, so I am now well and truely battered this morning (it's tuesday morning here). Can turn my head a little bit now, so that's a bonus, and I have to go back for more abuse on Friday. Joy. Mind u, if it sorts my back out, then it'll be worth it. I wasn't planning on having to use NZ medical services quite so soon after arrival, but ho hum.

Sunday we went to the Mahia penninsula - about two hours drive from here. If you look at it on the map, it looks really close, but Jeez, you don't want to be going fast on those roads - they're lethal!

It's proper lord of the rings country - you look down and all you can see is trees and rivers, and - well I'll post piccys on here when we've got the broadband at home.

The penninsula iteself is beautiful, but God, it's isolated. I think we saw two dairies (corner shop type thing) in the whole journey - now that's living in the sticks! Very pretty tho.

Dave started work yesterday, which didn't go brilliantly by the sounds of things, I think they seriously need to invest in some more up to date surveying equipment.

I'm supposed to be "doing coffee" with one of the ladies from Fulton Hogan (dave's work) to speak to her about work and ask general questions - and just to get to know another person I guess.

I now have a NZ mobile, which is useful - number is 0064 (0)272 778481 - I got to choose the last bit of my phone number (after 0272) - wouldn't get that in the UK.

But they don't have central heating. Which, when the temperatures drops rapidly in the evenings as is it's wont in the spring, it gets bl*ody cold at night!

I spoken to a couple of people on messenger, which is nice, will be better when we've got the webcam and I can talk whenever I want, with no time limits.

Any hoo, I'm off to exersize my back with a walk on the beach - gotta make the most of it before I start work.

Catch u later folks.

Z