Global village or what?

Well, I recounted the event of meeting people who know people to the girls I am staying with, and would you believe that Sarah here in the flat was actually in the youth group that Richard Brown led in Masterton some 7 years ago. I've been with them almost a week without making the connection. Unbelievable. "That's who taught us to say "Sawd Awff"! [hilarious attempt at a British accent]. If you can't work out what that is supposed to be then all the better.

I went to 'the Street' city church meeting tonight, where newcomers gathered to meet the leadership and hear about the values of the church. There I met Raewyn who was at Christ Church, Clifton ten years ago when I was in the student group there. Also, the girl just arrived from the UK to work with James (see previous entry) happens to be Emily from Christ Church, Clifton who with her Kiwi fiance has come to NZ to do pre-nuptial research on where is the best place to live. Given the state of the UK, I reckon I know where they'll choose (although my criteria are few speed cameras, lower fuel costs and adventurous roads- and they may think differently...)

To top it all off, I spoke to a Kiwi new person, Anna, who is currently working for Toyota selling cars, and is colleague with Nigel who hosted Martin Barrett last week and who took us to the rugby match. Nigel had spoken about his English visitors. She said "Oh, I have heard about you already...". Oh dear.