Kia ora from Lake Tekapo, NZ,
Today is our second day at this lovely glacier lake on the South Island. It is VERY hot (35 degrees C or 87 F) and unfortunately I am very allergic to the pollinating summer grasses. Ironic, since we wanted to escape OR winters!
So, as usual, Chuck is off hiking the big hills here while I paint and write.
We love visiting NZ, with its friendly people, great hikes and accomodations and beautiful scenery. But what I like most is hearing the Kiwi people with their Kiwi expressions. Here is a list of them with translations:
Bugger....................................................................Darn it!
a wee bit..................................................................A small amount
dag..........................................................................A jokester
heaps.......................................................................Lots of
Scroggin................................................................... A snack food (gorp)
"Stone the Crow!"....................................................... "I'll be damned!"
Tramping in the Bush..................................................Hiking in nature
Chiller....................................................................... Freezer
"Take a nosy!".............................................................Look around
Fanny.......................................................................Vagina (Do NOT say
Fanny Pack here,
means Vagina Pack)
So, our next stop is Mt. Cook, the biggest snow covered peak. Hoping for
clear air and views. Travel is easy here, all hikes are labeled by difficulty, well marked and include lovely bedded huts with amenities. The best hikes are Private Treks, very cushy and owned by locals. Wish we had some in the US, as I would hike a lot more with a good Chardonnay waiting for me!
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