I don't think I'd expected there to be quite such a prolific influence of the American use (or abuse?) of the English language in New Zealand. Yoh-gurt instead of yoghurt I was aware of, and I was prepared for chips instead of crisps. But I never thought I would rent out so many pairs of ski 'pants' and get to the stage of asking mates if they want to watch a 'movie' without flinching or even realising what I've said. I can't bring myself to fill my car up with 'gas' yet though.
I just don't understand why the influence is so huge on a country that in so many other aspects almost eschews any comparison with North America.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Stilletoes, veggie and poultry
Only in New Zealand could you buy a pair of shoes then to discover that, for the same money, you could have bought a portion of Chicken McNuggets or a cucumber.
Photos: Mount Ruapehu, Round 1
Here's a first batch of my photos of times on Mt Ruapehu. There's be plenty more, rest assured, and also some add ons from other people. Enjoy!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/oddballproductions/sets/72157601129566116/
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