From the isolated north

[vilakins]

It is incredibly hard to get an internet connection here because of bad lines, so if I seem to be ignoring any posts or comments, it's because I just can't get on-line. [suffers withdrawal]

The weather is hot, sunny, and humid, there's a loud family next door with young kids and a mother who seems to be on her deck rabbitting on her mobile all day, or at least when I want to read on ours [stab] but I've met the resort cat, Tigger. He's a very friendly soul who ran to meet us yesterday morning and accompanied us from our chalet down the bush paths and played with us. The official literature says we can cuddle him but not feed him; we can let him inside but we are warned that he will sit in front of the fridge and one must resist. :-)

So far we've just taken it easy (walks, nice meals out by the sea, reading, playing Rummikub, visiting craft places), so nothing interesting to report, sorry. There's lots to do depending on the weather and our inclination though, esp now my knee and ribs have almost stopped hurting. We may even get a trip on a [steamboat called] Firefly. :-)

Greg found a book in the resort library, Tunnel Vision by Keith Lowe, about a guy who takes a bet that he can visit every London Underground station in one day. I recommend it to all the Underground geeks on my flist. :-)

Comments

[matildabj.livejournal.com]

Sounds like you're having a fabulous time! *envies a bit*

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's what a holiday should be: just doing things when you feel like it, no commitments.

[kerravonsen]

Now that sounds like a lovely holiday.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

It's nice, very relaxed which is just what we need. We'll probably do some day trips (visits to the famous Mangonui fish and chips shop (built out over the water) and various wineries etc later this week depending on weather.

[astrogirl2.livejournal.com]

Annoying neighbors aside, it sounds wonderful! And I'm glad to hear the injuries are healing...

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

The neighbours seem to be out today, yay! Actually the woman with the cell phone is more annoying than the kids. Why do so many people 1) yell on their cells and 2) assume everyone wants to hear their banal conversations?

Yeah, my weak chest is pretty much right now, but my knee needs to be more healed before I put it in chlorine pool water. :-(

Right, time for a walk to the waterfront and lunch.

[astrogirl2.livejournal.com]

I don't even understand why people want to have banal conversations, let alone want them badly enough to haul out the cell phone when they're on vacation. Must be an extrovert thing. :)

[jomacmouse.livejournal.com]

Must also be a nightowl thing too, if some of my neighbours are anything to go by :( As long as the rabbiting on isn't being done at 2am...but I sympathise anyway. Sometimes you just need quiet for the pictures in your head to work properly.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

People talking or the tv or radio going just short-circuit the language part of my brain so I can't think about anything else. :-P Music without lyrics is OK.

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

I'm going to see if I can get that book!

Have fun x

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

It's wonderful and very funny too. :-D