I don't know what's going on here but things aren't looking tooo flash for the Black Caps today. I'm sitting in the media box which is a stand about the size of the grandstand at the Ashburton Racecourse - just for media.
Its roofed but otherwise open air and is right on the boundary. There are a few more reporters in here today but its by no means full. Every level has about 10 desks and most have phone with direct numbers on them. I can't call out but if anyone is out there reading this at 9.15 on your Saturday morning you could call me for the next two hours!!! (001 246 417 1696).
Anyway, it wil be very interesting to see how the media set up works at the other games if this ground, the 3Ws Oval, is purely for warm up matches.
Simon is way down the other end of the paddock - photographers get to choose one position that they have to stay in for the duration. He's been in the sun all day which is only good when you're at the beach!!!!!
Its very very hot here today. I love the heat but this is quite taxing. I thought I had acclimatised but this is probably the hottest day so far. Apparently its 29 degrees but it feels a lot hotter here.
Pity it will be dark and the pool will probably be shut by the time we get back. Hopefully the shower will be working by then at least - it wasn't going this morning at all so no wonder I'm feeling extra hot and sweaty. Ewww.
We're off to St Lucia early tomorrow morning in a short flight on a teeny weeny plane. Sigh. However, 16 days at the Windjammer Resort. Looks lovely on the website!!! We have a couple of days without cricket as the players are all going to Jamaica tomorrow for the Opening Ceremony. Don't look on tv for us there, we'll be at the beach.
