Travel Blog

The Olympics are a big deal here in New Zealand. And well they should be. The Kiwis are doing very well indeed! With a population about the same size as that of BC, they're ahead of Canada in the standings (fewer medals overall, but more silvers rather than bronzes). Not that Canada should be ashamed. I think we should be proud of our athletes even if they're not all gold medallists. They've worked their butts off for years and years to go there and represent us, and good on them!

The Kiwis have done particularly well in water sports (five medals today alone). It's not surprising when you see all the boats at anchor, all the dinghies parked in yards, and the boat ramps everywhere. Speaking of which, here's another take on that launching ramp down at Scotts Landing:

TODAY'S TIDBIT:

I think I'm running out of first impressions. Maybe because we've been here five weeks now, and we're starting to get used to things? But, here goes one last one - and a bit of a grumble at that. A lot of NZ drivers are jerks - just like a lot of drivers in Canada, though I'd have to say we Canucks are generally moe courteous and patient.