We are finding the NZ coffee culture interesting. They don't brew a pot of coffee like we do in the States. If you want a simple cup of coffee, it is always instant. Otherwise, all the different choices start with espresso. Here are a few of the choices: short black (basically straight shot of espresso), long black (espresso with hot water added), and flat white (espresso with steamed milk and a little foam). Of course, NZ is a Commonwealth country so one should really drink tea. Even on our long bus ride, we didn't stop for rest breaks, we stopped for tea breaks!
My other tidbit of news is that I got to see England's Prince William up close yesterday! What a hoot! Mark started his orientation yesterday and late morning I joined him so we could go to the bank together and get our accounts set up and cards issued. Across the street from the bank is the new Supreme Court building (Wellington is the capitol of NZ). Prince William was in town to ceremonially open the new building and so I joined lots of Kiwis crowded behind barriers to see and photograph him. Here is the proof!
notice how many are female :-)
Sounds like you guys are having fun! Have a cup of long black for me.
ReplyDeleteLinda is really turned on by seeing royalty.
ReplyDeleteIt is so far from where she lives, you know.