I left New Zealand mid-2003, bound for Istanbul and a new lif. After two years, a Belgian guy lured me into his world, deep in the heart of Europe. For a long time I was an in-process immigrant. One day we married. These days it's about photography, a little red wine and wandering ... and so the journey goes.
Saturday, March 25, 2006
A little News from New Zealand
Sal posted a story that made me laugh this morning ... it's about why my tiny nation is great. It's clear that Kiwis just don't understand or accept limits.
My assumption was that all Kiwis learn to drive no-handed at an early age. This allows one to open a beer can and pour it into a mug without having to pull-over. In this respect, our armless friend wasn't doing any out-of-the-ordinary.
I can't believe you got the kiwis confused with Australians ...!
But the blog plug is a pleasure, you did make me laugh with the story.
The vegemite posts are still to come but I need to buy in ingredients and get it 'just right' otherwise people might not be inspired to taste this downunder delicacy.
Hi wandering turk, I had to laugh at your quote ... and I could imagine how serious she was when she said it.
My assumption was that all Kiwis learn to drive no-handed at an early age. This allows one to open a beer can and pour it into a mug without having to pull-over. In this respect, our armless friend wasn't doing any out-of-the-ordinary.
ReplyDeleteBut perhaps I was confusing NZ with Australia.
Thanks for plug #3 in as many weeks.
Sal
I love this quote:
ReplyDelete'"Obviously, driving at a speed like that, arms or not, you're just waiting for an accident," she said.".'
I can't believe you got the kiwis confused with Australians ...!
ReplyDeleteBut the blog plug is a pleasure, you did make me laugh with the story.
The vegemite posts are still to come but I need to buy in ingredients and get it 'just right' otherwise people might not be inspired to taste this downunder delicacy.
Hi wandering turk, I had to laugh at your quote ... and I could imagine how serious she was when she said it.