Setting the scene

I first visited Kaikoura almost five years ago whilst travelling on my gap year. A small town set in a beautiful location, and from where I took a boat to catch my first glimpse of the mighty sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus). So when an opportunity arose to move out there and study sperm whales I could hardly say no.

I will be based in the small town from 14th January whilst I volunteer on the research project during January, February, April, May and June. As yet I don't know what I will be doing in March or exactly when I will return to the UK... I'll play it by ear.
For at least the first few months I have secured my own double room at the Dusky Lodge in exchange for some evening work on reception. I have also been granted a working holiday visa valid for 12 months, so if necessary I can pick up some part time work to boost my bank balance.

This blog will serve as my way of letting everyone back home keep track of what I'm up to. Check back for more info. about the project I will be working on, photos and stories of my general exploits whilst I am in New Zealand.

Hopefully some of it will interest all of you... or perhaps all of it will interest some of you!