1. NZ drivers will not concern themselves with pedestrians. Not because they are mean but because they have never had to, so get across the street quickly and double check before crossing.
2. The hottest men work in hostels. Maybe it’s because they all have sexy accents and are extremely friendly but whatever it is, it’s always a pleasure to check-in.
3. It’s really okay to smile, start up a conversation or just say hello to anyone and everyone you see on the street. Except in Auckland where they suffer from big city syndrome.
4. Kiwis love their roundabouts. Roundabouts make me nervous; see point 1.
5. You don’t have to wear shoes to the mall, restaurants, on the street or anywhere you don’t feel like.
6. Sprite is called LEMONADE! Drives me crazy because I can’t actually get lemonade in restaurants because if I order lemonade they always bring me sprite.
7. Apparently it’s okay and expected for you to drive to work when you only live 10mins walking from work.
8. People really do love Canadians but can’t discern our accents. Only one person has gotten it right and it was a Canadian who has been living in Australia for a few years.
9. Foreigners also don’t realize that there are coloured people in Canada. They always wonder why, if I’m Canadian, I’m so dark.
10. Aftershocks become so a part of life here in the South island that you can sleep through even the 5.3 ones. Trust me, I’ve done it.
XOXOIsidra
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