The dentist was one of the last big things on my imaginary to do list before I fly out. I had fears that it would cost heaps, and put me in facial swelling mode like Rosie was. Thankfully it didn't have to come to that. My new dentist was confident that the wisdom tooth was fine and that a filling should do the trick. He was happy to leave other cavities as they posed to immediate risk. So I'm happy. A new filling, no burning hole in my pocket, all is well.

After being put on 3 month waiting lists by my old dentist I'll be happy to change. After all, it was my old dentist that refered me to them. I guess everybody wins.

Before and after my dentist visit I talked to my bank and managed to get my credit on my credit card raised by 2.5k which should put the pressure off on micromanaging the bank transfers. I should look at converting some cash soon, the rate is still sitting at record highs and sure it may get higher but I doubt it will be much higher.

After watching the All Blacks defend the Tri-Nations and Bledisloe. The Silver Ferns having a stunning come from behind victory and even the Warriors coming into wrap up one of the greatest sporting weekends in NZ for a long time.

We also went fishing and I came up trumps and landed a nice sized one. It will probably be the last bit of fishing I do before I go. Maybe if I'm lucky I get one last paddle out on the kayak before I go.

I have the dentist tomorrow, so I'm hoping it wont be too painful on either the mouth or wallet. The last thing I really want is to travel half way around the world and have a mouth swollen up and have to recover while traveling. But on the other hand, I don't want to have to get work done over there. I guess the shame was having to wait this long for a dentist.

I have a visa appointment and a dentist appointment, so hopefully that is everything I needed to book before I go. The visa needs a few things that need to be done before I go. I mainly just have to have proof that I will want to come back to New Zealand when I say I will. Which given that it would be cheaper and easier to finish my degree here, that shouldn't be a problem.

Going fishing tomorrow if the weather is good. Then I have a party in Tauranga to attend. 20 Days remaining to the big day. I better start planning the legs of my journey so it fits in with peoples schedules.