Little overcast today with a chance of some rain the normal weather the far south. Should be better as we move North up the N.Z. coast. Going to stay in today and tomorrow and not go on tours. Been to Dunedin and Christchurch numerous times so going to start some work on ROAR that needs to be done and watch movies and enjoy staying in. Probably a wise thing to do and avoid those gorgeous gardens in Christchurch.

Thanks for your your well wishes but honestly I feel really good. This must be allergies as I am recovering very quickly. It started immediately after exposure to some flower gardens and just got a little worse each day. Even after the first couple of treatments that are reducing the inflamation in the bronchial area I am a SO much better. Just want to be sure the cough is gone before I get around people just for their sake I would feel terrible if I infected someone though I sincerely do not think I am infectious. I really feel quite well not tired or any of the symptoms that come with a cold. I only cough when I talk a lot so you know keeping quiet is not my strong suit.

Allergies to pollens is something I never had until about the last seven years. Strange but I guess these can develop later in life. I could build up tolerance with those series of shots but they must be administered over a period of weeks and I am never home long enough. It does not happen that much and normally allergy medicine nips it in the bud but this time it just got to me more than usual. Just have to remember to avoid gardens with lots of flowers and trees. I have a tendency to enjoy this type of tour but have to be more diligent about not doing things that include those stops.

However, I feel pretty confident I can make trivia today and keep my dinner engagement tonight but if I am still coughing a little we can reschedule I have a free night at the end of the cruise.

Hope everyone has a great thanksgiving letting the girls off early and most are out of town so probably no fast email responses over the holidays.