Posted on 7:38 PM | By AB | In Cornet Peak , Snowboarding , Wanaka
August 3, 2010
We do realize that some of you out there (Mitch) would like us to post a bit more often! We love to post... we really do! ...but because we've started started increasing the production value of the posts (like making movies) we are finding it just a bit time consuming...:) So in the mean time, make sure you've subscribed to our RSS feed, that way you will know instantly when we have updated the blog!
Well, they say the winter is just about over!!! All we can say is, we might never come home if we get used to mild winters like this. NO snow all winter could be easy to get used to:) We have already started planning our summer activities, weekend adventures, and my veggie garden. Also, the planning has begun for the visit from my parents and grandparents who arrive January 12th!!! I know planning this far advance may be a bit crazy, but we can not believe how fast time has flown so far. This past month Devon checked off; live in another country for 6 months, on his life "to do" list!
Since making the move to NZ we have had a chance to experience life and have documented 6 things we believe any traveler to NZ should know before getting here:
- When a Kiwi says "Sweet As" they are NOT saying "Sweet Ass"...this is a VERY common expression for just agreeing with something you just said or equivalent to saying, "cool."
- If some one invites you for "tea" they are really inviting you to dinner...so do not eat ahead of time! Devon learned this this that hard way, more then once...
- Pedestrians DO NOT have the right away! Ever played the game frogger? Just like the game they seem to think they will get points for squishing you with their stations wagons.
- Forget pleasantries on the the pathways! While kiwi's are very nice people, we have had little success in trying to get any type of friendly pathway greeting. KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN!
- Scarfies is a term for university students... and beware all the scarfies look like extras from the TV show, Saved by the Bell.
- Head to bar when you enter the a pub...not matter how long you wait at a table...they WILL NOT serve you....no matter how long...
Here is a video of our winter in NZ. While I put this one together...Devon is the one who helps me make just as I want:)
Miss and Love you ALL!
Love Amanda and Devon
Winter in NZ from Amanda Bauman on Vimeo.
Another great posting.
We are looking forward to getting away for a good portion of our COLD winter. Hopefully you have a nice summer when we are there.
Keep up the good work on the Blog and we all know it is a lot of work and time consuming but, we look forward to them.
Love
Dad
Your videos make me miss you guys crazy amounts! But like your Dad, I look forward to them, so keep making them.
Love yas
Jes.