Some Random Kiwi Things

It is completely acceptable to walk around barefoot

The stars twinkle like crazy down here

There is a very low number of homeless people in Wellington...however the famous one is Blanket Man. He wears somethin like a loin cloth and covers up in a blanket while listening to his ipod.

Kiwis are extremely friendly

The fruit here is way better. I hate peaches, but they're darn good down here

There seems to be a lot of hills everywhere

Like most of the world, they don't have screens on their windows, which means I find a lot of creepy crawly things, like the spider in my bed this morning. Thank God I saw it before I felt it.

Milk does not last very long here. It gets chunky within a week. Disgusting by the way when you expect liquid to pour onto your cereal.

There are roughly ten sheep per person

You do not tip because they make good money

However, you usually have to wait a long time for food.

Some bars or clubs won't let you in if you're not dressed nicely enough

The lowest dollar bill is a 5. They have 1 and 2 dollar coins along with 50, 20, and 10 cent coins.

Lime seems to be a very popular milkshake flavor, although I have yet to try it

Chocolate fish are really popular. They're chocolate covered marshmallows in the shape of a fish. However, the marshmallow is pink, and I still can't figure out why.

Marshmallows are definitely not the same here. They kind of have a dusting on them and really don't taste like anything.

They ask if you're dining in or if it is for take away. I have a hard time not saying to go.

Word Differences

Sweet as = Cool, alright, etc...

No worries = No problem, you're welcome

Chilly bin = cooler

Jandals = sandals

Togs = Swim suit, more specifically a speedo

Kia Ora = Hello, goodbye, you're welcome, thank you

Bach = vacation home

Biscuit = cookie

Boot = trunk of the car

Pissed = drunk

Car park = parking lot

Footpath = sidewalk

Chips = french fries

Tomato sauce = ketchup

Cheers = goodbye, thanks, goodluck

Dairy = convenience store

Dodgy = sketchy

Fizzy drink = soda

Tramping = hiking

Torch = flashlight