2nd Jan 2008 - 7th Jan 2008
Work & play in Kaikoura
I`ve started a new job helphing to run a B&B, restaurant & shop and I am finding that all work and no play makes Helene a dull girl!!! :-) I am working in an Old Convent just outside Kaikoura Town - known for being the place where the mountains meet the sea (perfect for me!) and as the place where the Whales are! Although I saw the whales last time I was here with Natalie, I haven`t had time to pay them a second visit yet! The job is really busy and as I live in, I am finding I am working all the time! I do a little bit of everything ...as one Dutch guest said to me the other day..."Wow you are like 3 people! You are everywhere...you have twin yes? I check in it`s you, I go to the bar you serve me, you bring me my dinner and now here you are serving me in the shop!" So the work is varied if all a bit boring... That said, being out of town means I`m not spending much money so it`s a good opportunity to save a bit, especially as I`m only earning minimum wage... There`s a lot of hours and the only time I`m not working seems to be when the UK is asleep, which I don`t want to do long term as I can`t call anyone, or even chat online... This job is until end Feb/early March, I might stick it until then so I can save a few dollars for my next step...will see how I go... There are some wonderful benefits to being here. It`s a beautiful place. There`s a pool at work that I can use in my breaks (when it`s not raining!) and to get to civilisation I have to cycle or walk 10kms! So I`m making the most of the landscape and getting fit at the same time! :-) I did get a day off just after new year so I took the opportunity to go kayacking this time on the ocean to go and visit the seals!! :-) It was such a lovely day. The sun was shining and the sea was really calm, and even the seals smiled for my photos! I attach a few so you can share the experience! I`ll keep this short and sweet as I have to go...yes you`ve guessed it back to work!! :-) Love to all Hxxx
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