Hi Linda. Yes ive seen Lord of the Rings and it was filmed in Wellington (where I live on the outskirts of). I haven't really seen the actual areas myself close up, but it's quite something to see it on film and think "I actually live near this?". Doens't seem real in a way.

Yes, when I am more healthy, I pick up atmosphere far more, a little like something inside of you is suddenly clearer/cleaner. And yes I think it is the very long history of those places and so much of it has been kept.

New Zealand is pretty new in comparison, I dont feel it here as much. But again there are certain areas of New Zealand that DO seem to have some of that (more south island). Have you heard of the "Moa"? THe biggest bird ever discovered that became instinct a LONG time ago. You should look it up if you haven't, this was a native new zealand bird. I wish they still existed! lol, I know this is off-topic too. I hope the original poster doesn't mind too much.

Oh yeah, I dont lose my cravings anymore either Linda and that worries me a little. i used to lose them after a few weeks and got results much more, but these days I assume I am weaker and far more toxic, so obviously I dont heal properly. It's like some kind of constant battle going on.

Still I keep trying. NOt much else to do other than battle on. I ate cheese yesterday thinking it might not be too bad, but I think it's yet another one I'm going to have to avoid. Mind you I am still in the early stages of the diet after my previous cheat, so it might still be the withdrawal symptoms and up and down symptoms from that. But right now I'll avoid it. If I improve again later, I think I'll experiement a little and then things will be more clearer for me.

Not easy eh?