Today was our day off as such because of the game last night. I had a relaxing morning and was in contact with Zane Sole, who is another Kiwi that is coming to Cornwall to play for Truro as well. He is currently in NZ doing his visa process and he gave me great information. The most important information he gave me was that I NEED to have my visa with the health insurance number in order for me to play. So I will want to get on with going to America and getting my visa as soon as.

Later in the morning I jumped on Rory’s bike and headed out along a trail which followed the inlet. It was a nice ride and good to get the legs moving a bit. And nice to see the area a little bit. Once I returned home I think went for a walk around the water closer to the house. It was nice again to just explore a little bit and get outside.

Once Rory was home, I spoke to him about the visa and playing and he said, the sooner the better. So I had to wait till my parents were up to confirm with them that I would change my flights to this Saturday instead of my original flight on September 5th. At first I was struggling to find flights at appropriate times with travel to airports etc. but then I got creative and sorted it out. But the challenge wasn’t done yet. In order to change a previous booking you must call to change it. I got put on hold and that drained my phone balance because it was an international call. I then topped up my phone, and got put on hold for an even longer period this time, draining all of my renewed funds on the phone. So then I FaceTimed Mum and Dad. Dad pulled through using his magic and somehow getting the change fee a lot cheaper than previously assumed. He sure did well, even though he really isn’t sure where they transferred his call to…Auckland to USA to then China he thinks. Who knows, all I care, I have my flights booked to return to the USA on Saturday August 20th. What a mission and a lot of frustration, but we got there. Onto the next step!