Initial Impressions
Good afternoon!
I edited my contact information in the last post. I thought that you had to dial "00" for an international call, but you actually dial "011" to get out. This is, of course, if you are calling from America. I can't help you if you're calling from another country.
I was a little frustrated that I couldn't think of any impressions when I sat down to type, so last night I kept writing them down. Here goes!
It is a little weird to me to walk around the city, and this is why: I keep seeing the things I have only seen in friends' pictures! For example, the prettiest Burger King in the world. It is in an old bank building. I have passed restaurants on Cuba St I have been told to patronize, and I have been to the museum. I like it!
Kiwis also use A4 size paper. I was talking with someone about it yesterday, and she said that Kiwis think letter size paper doesn't look right. Crazy Americans. I also like how "yield" signs say "Give Way" here. It is a much more friendly way of saying "Stop and let me go first!"
Tim, you were correct. The food here is fairly bad! I am doing my best. Yesterday for lunch I had some yoghurt and lettuce and sprouts in a pita. Yum. I missed brekky this morning, so I am anxiously awaiting lunch. Hopefully it will be enjoyable! I need to remember to keep stealing fruit to bring back to my room ...
One interesting thing - Prince William in here in NZ! I read about him in the paper yesterday. He has a whole schedule thing today, so maybe I will convienently be downtown near the Beehive and Parliament buildings. :) Also, I noticed some other things while reading the paper. Anyone know what "stroppy" means? There was also an article about how the carper industry is suffering here (something close to a Daltonian heart), and a long article about how sheep farmers are breeding better kinds of sheep on the DNA level, and those with normal, "old-fashioned" sheep will suffer. Crazy world where natural animals are "old-fashioned!"
One more thing before I go. I bought some stuff yesterday - without getting lost - and noticed that there are no pennies here. Everything is rounded off. I thought that was interesting. Also, tax is built in to everything, so you pay what it says, no problems.
OK, off to lunch now! Or shortly, anyways. Have a good 4th of July weekend everyone!
posted by Katie Roan @ 7:34 PM
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4 Comments:
Picking up the local lingo, are we? Brekky? Dad says he knows about the carpet industry there. Shaw used to have a plant in Australia, but he says they shut it down. So glad you're not getting lost! A call home with "where am I?" would be a little difficult to help you figure out! Lots of people have asked how you're doing. I've begun passing out your blog address. Hope you get many comments!
Love, Mom
Hey Katie!!! I am glad to see that you survuved getting over there and having fun already! Expect something n the mail soon! Have fun!
-Nicole
best internet cafe in town:
"iplay", on Courtenay st., second story, across from Mcdonalds.
Go ride the cable car. Don't get scared when you think you are about to collide with another car, it was designed by germans.
there is an STA travel office inside the university student center (off Kelburn Parade).
Lots of good thai and asain restrauants all over town, if that's your thing.
Hey KT glad to read that you are doing well and finding your way. Thanks for the florida pic's they are great! Sophie wants to go swimming with you real soon!
UM AK and the kids
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