Hello again everyone!
Thanks so much for all the replies! Don't get me wrong, I am in no way ruling out 'oldies'. In fact a few of my friends in the UK were older than me, as I am not interested in the typical going out and partying lifesytles of my peers.
I have looked into some groups and things recently, and it is probably a good way of getting to know people. In the UK I was quite active, went to a church regular, and subsequent church events, sporting activities, walking groups and tennis. So I will maybe give all those things a go.
I am keen to get myself into a fitness group or the gym, particularly when the winter comes, and I don't want to be outside jogging! Feel a lot better today, I've been away in Lake Tekapo this weekend (beautiful), almost reminds me of why I am doing this (to see the world). Part of me wonders however, whether I should have just travelled for a few months and went home, or done this! But I guess I am enhancing my career at the same time as travelling.
Apologies for the mixed emotions ramble! I'd love to meet up with some of you ChCh folks.