Tuesday, November 16, 2010

New things

Today I thought it would be interesting to think about some things I have observed that are different:
  • Starbucks is not a big deal (though there is one), and people drink a lot more instant coffee. One of the more popular drinks is the "flat white", which is like a latte
  • Everyone has an electric kettle for heating up water for cooking and for tea; morning and afternoon tea are standard
  • Goodies are always available!
  • Gas ("petrol") is much more expensive at $1.82/liter (4 liters per gallon)
  • Homes are chilly when there's no sun because most are not insulated and don't have central heat, so you want to look for a place that gets good sunlight in the key places (our house gets good sun)
  • Most of the clothes drying is done on the clothesline
  • Many lots have been subdivided, so there are a lot homes in a small area, quite close together
  • Mobile phones and the plans are a lot more expensive, so everyone has landlines as well.

Here is our address:

1/28 Garden Rd

Avalon

Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand

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