Exploring New Zealand

1.
Over the year, we have found several ways to compare our destination of Australia and New Zealand back to America. For one more comparison I've looked at how Kiwi's (New Zealanders) eat regular traditional meals. First off, they have dinner nearly just like us; they eat as a family, use some ingredients fresh and some pre-made, and eat take-out. The only unnormal thing is they eat their dinner around lunch time.

Occationaly people host barbecues and guests would bring over a dish. Neighbors and friends would gather and socialize just like we do here. Except during Maori gatherings, they would go all out on their meals by digging a fire pit and cooking their food there, as apposed to using a grill. But the point is all the same, to get togeather and relax. Sometimes gatherings can mean parties toosted either by grown ups or young adults.

One more big part in regular eating are New Zealand fast food chains, some of which branch off from here in the US. Sometimes people enjoy tastefull fast foods, but they arn't as popular as here because they're mostly found in the big city areas of New Zealand like Auckland. For fast food related meals, people usually stick with their own brand of street foods.

2.
While this trip is only four days away, I am very excited for whats to come and also a little nervous about meeting the people there. Mostly because we will be visiting a high school in New Zealand and have to meet the kids there. Sometimes I have trouble meeting new people in general but I also realized we may have to discuss any sterriotypical ideas they may have about Americans.