Today was the first day in three months that I was brave enough to sit outside with a short sleeved shirt. Well, it did not even last 40 seconds. For two reasons: It is still winter, and apparently the hole in the ozone is located above New Zealand and can scorch your skin! But truth …
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Culture Shock
Kia Ora, That is the greeting in New Zealand. Although I have never heard anyone actually use it. I have heard some people use the expression ‘Sweet As’, but it doesn’t sit so well in my South African frame of reference. Probably because that phrase is all too often used in a different context back …
So, we have relocated…
And it is cold! We arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, on 12 May 2019. Jet lag was real. And so were my swollen ankles. But once this wore off, we were set on exploring town. It felt like we entered another universe. All along the road we observed stationary bicycles and scooters. We were informed …
We are the Burgers
We are the Burgers. Often introduced as (Ham)Burgers – Beef, not Chicken. About a month and half ago we made the ‘big move’ from South Africa to New Zealand. God miraculously opened many doors for us and before we new it, we made Hamilton our new home. Funnily enough, I always said I will never …
Short Snippets from the Burgers 