Friendship (Oops, Tuesday's Message)

Hi,
Well, another day in beautiful NZ. Today we went into town and experienced the Mall. It was like most malls, I guess. Lots of kids, families and some of the same chains you see all over the world. We actually started off at a 'duty free' store with lots of souvenirs. One thing that really stands out here is that prices are very high. I know that it's all relative, but it stopped us from really shopping. I found a knit hat that was pretty cool, but it was NZ$50.
"We lie, about each other's drinks. We live, without each other thinkin' what anyone would do, without me and you. It's like I told you, __ __ __ can play. Clue: About people who are alone.
This afternoon we went to Raglan Beach. This was west of where we're staying, on the west coast of the island. We go there in late afternoon, at low tide. After a scenic drive on a winding road, we arrived at the beach. From the 'car park' we had to make our way down a steep, paved road. We walked out on a huge expanse of black sand that was wet and dense. The sand is very fine. Even at low tide, there were many surfers in the water. Lisa collected shells as we walked and gazed at the sunset. Tonight we had a great dinner. Dan threw a Red Snapper on the barbie and Carolyn roasted some chippie and beets.
Terms we've learned: Cotton Candy is Candy Floss, Potatoes are Chippies, Relatives are Relies. You don't tuck in, you tuck up. Bed sounds like bead, and we still haven't figured out how to say 'no'. All this may help me interact better with the people from NZ that I meet in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. I'll pass on more as we go. That way, when you visit, you can sound like, and understand the 'language'.
It's Tuesday night here. Finally getting a handle on the time difference. Have a Happy Tuesday where you are.

Peace,
Danny

"Friendship is like a bank account;
you cannot continue to draw on
it without making a deposit."
~Nicole Beale

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