Week of 29 Aug to 4 Sept

More work, not a lot to shout about. Personally, but of course the huge news was Gulf Coast in the U.S. It was a scary proposal, watching the news reports about Hurrican Katrina hitting New Orleans. In the days leading up to it, reading how the experts were saying the cataclysmic damage that could happen. And as the storm hit and the days rolled on, all the things they predicted coming true to a 'T'. So many ignored warnings, ill preparation, disregard for what could happen. Then, when it did happen, the ineptitude and overwhelming lack of compassion for human need (but a strong concern for law and order) by 'the authorities'. And the suffering, the loss without aid, the bodies out in the open, 3rd-World style.

Back to my news... Met up with Dave, who had just gotten in, caught part of the rugby match on Friday, then we wandered around town. Bec will be in town this coming week, so next update will have reports of our NZ adventures.