cara

Floods & Apples

just a quick hello to let you all know i am still out here...just a bit slack in getting to a computer.....

Hey All,

Well as most some of you may have heard pour ole NZ is having its fare share of natural diasters!! The Floods!!!! It is pretty serious, most television newz does not do it justice; about 22 bridges have been washed out, over 400 homes (in diiferent areas) are total write offs, some homes were full to the ceiling with water (and now mud), so many people are out of home, work etc. People have lost their livlihood (farming etc). Pretty scary. What's with the natural diasters anyway? Remember B.C's forest fires?

I have heaps to write and I have started, but it will take me a few days to get it all out and sorted. I will say this: i had a fun road trip with car, an even better time on my bike, lots of adventures and many things to share.

My access to a computer has been limited too. But it is my goal to share all with you by the end of the week!!! You can hold me to it :)

On a more (or less) exciting note, I finally started work today!!!! It was postponed last week as the apples were not ready (which was fine cuz I got to have more adventurews), but the day has come. Apple picking!!!

Today we had a slowitsh start getting into it. 3 newbies, 2 seasoned pickers. The other 2 newbies are travellers also, one Irishman & a Scottish Lass. All I can say today is that it went well, its gonna be hard work and I am happy! We were picking a variety called Cox's Orange -- which is exported to the UK thus the reason you have not heard of them. More on apple picking another time...must get off computer (dial up & people need phone).

Know that I think of many and all of you often and check back later in week for exciting tales....

Cara

Posted by cara at February 22, 2004 11:27 PM