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I haven’t posted anything in a little while because I haven’t really done much! I’m just trying to rest up because I caught a cough going around the hostel. Ah the joys of living in close quarters with a lot of other people. (This can be edited out if you wish to read it to Grandma, Dad and or Leslie)
I’m still waiting on my IRD number to come through, there’s a chance that it is done but has yet to be sent off, so I’ll give them a call on Monday about it. I may be able to get the number over the phone which is good as that is all I need to start work now that I have my bank account. Uncle Stan was wise to remind me that I am here to explore the country and culture first and work second, so though I am looking for work, I will not let that overshadow the fact that I am in another country and there is a ton of stuff to see and experience!
The wire transfer came through on Wednesday so I have a great deal more breathing room, not that I won’t be conserving it like the frugal Hussmann I have been for the last 9 months (a year is a pretty long time to live off any amount of money). I’ve made a bit of a name for myself around the hostel, many know my by Eric, but a lot more know me as the guy from Canada. I left my camera in the TV room and as opposed to spending $500 on it, someone picked it up and turned it in to reception (I came running back to the hostel as fast as my jandaled feet would carry me once I realized I left it there) where they waved me down the second I came up the elevator and said “I bet you looking for a camera right? Your friend said that the Canada guy left it behind”.
I saw Iron Man 2 last night with some of my English and Irish friends. The Movie was alright, but we were seated in the front row because we bought our tickets a little later than we probably should have, and because the seat number is printed on the ticket you buy! A fair way to divvy up seats I guess but pretty lame on the whole.
So I am heading up island on Tuesday (after having mailed some of my possessions home on Monday) and I’ll take a lot of photos. My lack of pictures can be attributed to both lack of anything to take pictures of, and a bit of poor timing when it comes to having my camera on me. I’m on the evil Facebook now too so I’ll try to post some photo galleries there as well, drop me a line (Eric Hussmann) if you are one of the masses who was drawn in as well.
Thank you to everyone who has given me words of support and advise, It’s great to know that people back home are interested and care! Talk to you all next time!
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Uncle Stan
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Aukland is nice but lets get to the farm
Good on you Eric, sounds like you have got the true spirit of travel. Make freinds as some will turn into life time freinds , the part of the world you hail from is actually where everyone wants to come to! As you travel you will be answering as many questions as you ask.Keep a good list running of aquaintances as you go,Deb and I still get notes from travel mates from back in the 70's.The pics are openning on my Iphone ,they are great so dont lose the camera and more pics please.We are just letting go from Port Hardy north bound with a midnight stop at Bella Bella,up the inside passage to Prince Rupert. So travel safe we're all waiting for the next post......Stan