I've been living in New Zealand for six years now, but July still does not feel right.
This morning on Sky, I have been watching both the Ashes Test from Lords and the Open Championship from Turnbury. That's July in England. The probability of rain in London threatens England's excellent opening three days. And goose bumps are the order of the day on the Scottish coast.
Right now of course, it is mid-winter here in NZ. The daily temperature hovers around 14c and the wind blows off the Pacific.
On reflection then, July here is not that different to July back home. (Except for the Pacific). UK airports are now packed with people escaping the English 'summer' for warmer climes. Rock on Spain, Greece and Turkey. And here in one week's time, we are planning our own 'mid-winter' escape. The ability to redeem our Krisflyer air points points, makes Thailand an obvious destination.
For anyone who reads this blog fairly regularly, you might be aware of some of the opportunities that lie ahead. The problem is, this body needs to get some rest in the only window I can see between now and the end of 2009.
Jacqui has spelt out the rules. Internet access limited to 30 minutes a day. In 30c + sun, I will try and comply.
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