Hello people,

I got my netbook, and the guys at TechnologyWise in Tauranga helped me set it up. Their place reminded me of the student's faculty council, with cables and laptops and people eager to help a fellow Linux person.
When I traveled on to Whakatane, I discovered the most beautiful bay jet. Unfortunately, I also discovered that I lost or forgot my cellphone charger, ergo no photos for you guys. This beach had no sand, but smooth shell pieces that felt like walking on gold coins must feel and sound. There were piles of driftwood rattling like bones in old pirate movies.

The next day, I got a severe case of homesickness, so I surved around facebook and played Dwarf Fortress to numb my brain, which was rotating with ideas and thoughts. I don't know wether it always did and I felt good with it as long as I had people close to me to discuss these thoughts, or if it started without constant internet access to prevent it.

Right now, I am in Opotiki, where I found a bunch of germans (these people are everywhere), but they were the right mix to feel comfortable. There even is a movie nerd amongst them. We are waiting for the first night frost, because after that the kiwi picking can begin.

If it does, I'll stay here for some time and I'll give you the address of the hostel, so you can send me actual mail if you desire to do so.

Greetings,
Patrick