Facts and Differences

Emily looking out over the lake.

This week concluded orientation. On Friday, we did a full out day at the ABS lodge situated on a lake with lush jungle around it. We went on a walk and then made up activities among our family groups that we're assigned to. After that, I talked with various people for several hours before dinner and hokey pokey ice cream. Hokey Pokey ice cream is the best ice cream. I love it! It's like vanilla with bits of crunchy caramel mixed in. 

Every week, I find out more and more about people and I love it! I've talked to everyone in more than just a hi and bye manner and it's amazing to hear about the way God's brought them here. 

Politics have been brought up numerous times since I've been here. Mostly the Canadians who ask what we think about Trump and then say all that they think from a Canadian view point. Very interesting!

Last night, Elise (dutch), Rahel (german) and I made dutch pancakes for all 30-40 of us! It was quite the experience! We ladled them out on pans and flipped and flipped and flipped!

Differences:
Here in New Zealand, everything is Kilometers and Meters and Celsius. The money exchange rate is different and the hot sink handle is on the right side not the left. Public restrooms never have toilet seat covers. Drive on the left side of the road - not the right. Police Cars are checkered blue and yellow - think taxi? Flowers bloom even in winter and we have resident ducks with 8 tiny ducklings. Gas prices here are about $7-8 american dollars. Gas is expensive! Weather can never make up its mind here. Sun, then rain, cold, then hot - all day long. Makes for an interesting wardrobe:)