So, this blog is going to be a way to stay in touch with Kiwi Family, and to let them know the ins and outs of what we're all up to at home. I'm starting today as I'm sad that they're going, and I want to focus on good stuff instead. To kick things off, I have been doing a bit of web surfing and have found some Interesting Facts About New Zealand (courtesy of this site and this one)
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2. 20% of NZ residents were born overseas
3. Due to a decline in the NZ sheep population, there are now only 10 sheep per person (I guess there had to be a sheep fact in there somewhere)
4. NZ school students report better relations with their teachers than the average for the OECD (this is good news for Kiwi Bro, who will be teaching English at a high school come February!)
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6. NZ was the first western democracy to give women the vote
7. NZ invented the bungy jump (I'm still sorry I did it, Dad)
8. NZ has the biggest earthworms in the world
9. NZ is getting one more person than it expects when Kiwi Family arrives - Kiwi Mini-munchkin is due next July!
I feel more in touch with them already! Even if I had no one to go sales shopping with today, and ended up taking all my purchases back again. Anyway, welcome to New Zealand, Kiwi Family, and we can't wait to hear all your news when your computer arrives! xxx
3 comments:
Munchkin's Granny missing him already. Have booked the flight looking forward to a Kiwi hosting. xxx
giant earthworms?? eeww, come back kiwi family! before you get eaten!
- bubs
Hoooray - we're up and running! Thank you for posting, At Home Family, and I'm very glad to hear that you've booked your ticket, Munchkin's Granny.
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