Words and Pictures
Helpful words and sayings that I’ve become accustomed with in the last couple months: Even thought they speak english you still find yourself scratching your head every now and then.
Taa – thanks
Banger – sausage
Bach – vacation house
Bloke – guy
Breaki – breakfast
Tea – a meal (Context is important. You wouldn’t want someone think you’re offering them a meal. Oops, they got tea instead, the liquid kind.)
Diddle – weiner
Dodgy – strange
footy – rugby
G’day – good day
heaps – lots
ice block – popsicle
jandals – sandals
kai – food
Kia Ora – Maori greeting
Knackered – tired
loo – toilet
mate – friend
nick – to steal
Taking the piss -
On the piss -
Pissed -
Piss up – all related to drinking or being drunk
She’ll be right – referring to something being alright
Tomato sauce – ketchup
trolley – shopping cart
Wee – small ie: wee bit, that wee road
Yank – anyone from the USA
Boy racer – someone driving a ricky racer car
Bugger off – go away
cheers – thanks
chips – french fries
crisps – potato chips
a bit dear – expensive
fortnight – two consecutive weeks
Good on ya – good job
tramping – hiking
Zed – Z
Kick it in the guts – get it going
Some Snaps of Time. Another month with Marlene cruising the north part of the south island.
Warmth in the Night, Arthur’s Pass
A Break from the Rain
Maximum Load: One Person!
Hidden Door
Conductors: Bird Song Orchestra
Cold, Wet, Happy, Triumphant.
Another introduction for those at home.
Name: Sander
Nationality: Belgian
Occupation: Freelance, whatever makes more money to keep traveling
Where we met: Charleston, NZ Tiny town on the West Coast
Pancake Rocks, Punakaiki. Pass the syrup please.
Check out the name tag. Mooooo
Boulders on the Port Hills. Christchurch
I Agree
He just smiled and gave me a (Marmite) sandwich.
Foot Prints and Shimmers. Abel Tasman
Pathway to the Clouds. Abel Tasman
Gather Your Own. Dinner was on Mother Nature that night.
Two different tides meet at French Pass. Marlborough Sounds
Beech Tree Forest
Tint of Yellow
Keeping up with the world…or Not
Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
May 13, 2008 at 3:17 pm
I love your new pictures, they’re absolutely beautiful!
May 17, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Hi there Big Dan,
Papa and I have just checked into your wegsite and read all the way through! WOW! We are amazed at your adventurous journey. What a remarkable experience to share with your students, should you one day choose to teach. Love the descriptions of people, language and food. Oh, by the way, you can have the bug that tastes like pear, we’ll take the clams and mussles. Will you come home when you run out of money? But then, you can sell Marlene for plane fare, can’t you?
We think of you and pray for your safety,
Hugs, Nana and Papa
May 18, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Great to hear your having fun eatting all that great food in N-Zed. Next time you come home take me with you! E-mail me bro.
Russell
May 21, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Hmm, you forgot a couple:
Hey? = what?
togs/bathers = swimsuit
biscuits = cookies
serviettes = napkins
lift = elevator
torch = flashlight
Also, I think I have a picture on that same bridge – its in Abel Tasman, right?
Glad you’re enjoying yourself.
July 4, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Hi Dan,
It’s the Fourth of July here in the US. We’re wondering where you are and whether you’re celebrating freedom and independence.
We miss you and pray that you’re safe and well.
Big hugs and much love,
Nana and Papa