Fun

As you can tell from my previous post, I have been very busy getting things set up, but I have had some time for some fun aswell. James and I went to see some of the NZ Vs Bangledesh test match in Wellinton the other weekend. It was a bit one sided but good fun none the less!

I have also had the chance to take some nice evening walks round the bay where I live and have seen some nice sunsets:

Then on Monday here it was a bank holiday so James and I took quite a long drive round the coast and then walked for about an hour to see a seal colony, we didn't expect to see any seals but managed to get very close to one which was pretty cool! My legs ached the next day but it was a lovely walk.

Getting Started

So, I've been here two and a half weeks now and I have started to get myself sorted out with practicle things. One of the first things on my list to buy was a car! You definately need one living round here. Trade me (NZ equivalent to ebay) sells everthing and I mean everything - people sell their houses on trade me and this is where I got my car. For those who are interested its a 1996 Toyota Rav 4, 2ltr, 3dr, 4wd in a burgendy colour. For those just interested in how it looks, here's a picture:

The picture was taken just a couple of minutes round the coast from where I live!

I have also submitted my visa application which I should here about soon and I have also found a place to rent! (Pictures and more details to follow soon).

I move into the new place on 9/10th Feb and so have had to get a few bits to go in there like a computer which I'm typing on now (from trade me), a desk to put my computer on (from trade me), and a bed to sleep in (bet you can't guess where I got it from!) ;o)

I have Kiwi bank accounts set up ready for my salary to go in to. So as you can tell, I'm pretty much set up fpr the next little while.

The Beginning of a New Chapter

And so, here it begins! I have arrived in Wellington for my next adventure in life! I can't believe time has gone so quickly and I am here!
It has been a while since my last post and lots has happened what with my house going through, leaving parties, new family members arriving, Christmas, finishing work and another visit from James, it has been pretty busy and I won't bore you with the details. Now, after a very tearful couple of days in MK saying goodbye to people, I am here!
The journey here went pretty smoothly after a slight issue at check in where I was told I had to buy a return ticket to be allowed on the flight! I will be able to get it refunded but it was a bit traumatic at the time as I was trying to deal with saying goodbye. I got on the flight though and had no other problems and arrived in Wellington at 9am on Saturday 5th January!
It was a lovely sunny day! I am now on day 3 and am having to start on practicalities like buying a car which I am having fun looking for! I have my medical for my visa on Wednesday so all my forms need to be filled in for that!
I thought it would feel like I was on holiday for the first few weeks and so i'd have a bit of a buffer before I started missing people but it doesn't feel like holiday at all, it feels like this is it for now and I am missing everyone a lot.
The weather is not so good today and should only get up to about 22 degrees! ;o) It is very windy and I am very quickly learning that my hair is going to be knotty all the time!
I am looking forward to seeing what happens next and I will keep you all posted!