New Zealand (AKA The Bermuda Triangle)

Who would have thought that the short trip to NZ would have put me in technological hell? Since arriving my blackberry has been in SOS only which means I can't phone, text or email.
What is a girl usually surgically attached to her phone to do in such a situation? Go shopping!! (and rack large amounts on the hotel bill phoning Tom in the evening)
It is going well so far, the group is much smaller than ALIA and many seem to know each other, which feels a bit intimidating but those I have spoken to have been lovely. I have chatted to people who are dropping names for me to refer to if/when I come back. Have arranged for a tour at the Auckland City Library tonight after the sessions.
Very tired!! the two hour difference has really mucked me about. I could not sleep last night but and exhausted this morning and the room was so cold for the first session that I almost nodded off! It is lunchtime now so I am just heading down to grab a bite and then perhaps a lap around the block in the sun to wake me up for the afternoon sessions.