Hrm, out of all the many millions of computers out in internet cafe world, I choose one with Callum McKensie's cached advogato data - now that *is* spooky!
Anyway, the thrill of being in New Zealand has pretty much worn off, as I go and try and find a place to live. Christchurch seems like a pretty awesome place, although a lot quieter than Dublin ever was. Spent most of the afternoon cycling around Sumner, a little suburb about 8/10 km southeast of the city - with amazing views out to the sea, this seems like a pretty ideal place. Just depends on money, internet and the JFDI principle now I guess.