Wellington --> Blenheim

Hi all


Yes, I returned back home in Wellington last week, but will be moving soon again. No, not for another cycling trip (however, I would have liked that as well!). After my experiences on the job market in Wellington I had to decide on what to do next. So, I have decided to learn a totally different skills set and start a two year Diploma in Viticulture and Wine Production in Blenheim starting next Monday. This is a very hands-on course where I will learn a lot about the soils, vines, grapes, harvest, production of wine and marketing. The only thing about wine I know at the moment is whether I like the taste of it or not.

In the mean time I have found a small room to rent in Blenheim. I will share the house with the landlady and another flatmate. This will be a huge change for me; I will have a real 'student life' for the next two years. Apart from that, Marco and I will live separated for most of the time, since we can't afford to travel every weekend. In a way decisions like this are more difficult than deciding to move to the other side of the world. On the other hand, I never planned to live in New Zealand and do the same stuff as I did in The Netherlands, so this is at least a step into a new life and only time can tell.........

Since this will again be some kind of an adventure, I will try to write about my whereabouts in Blenheim between the vines. Maybe it will be as successful as Chris Stewart's "Driving over Lemons"? (http://www.sortof.co.uk/Lemons/)

Cheers

Anita