How to Talk Like a Kiwi

    In the past two months (nearly) I have learned a number of new words and a number of words that are used differently than in the U.S. Initially it was slightly confusing but I think I've figured it out...for the most part

New Zealand                    US
Togs.................................Swim suit (I asked the three year old to put on her swim suit and she replied
                                                           "We don't wear suits to swim here.")
Petrol...............................Gas (If you say gas they think of digestive gas)
Jandles.............................Flip flop (I was told it came from Japanese sandals which were popular
                                                         before flip flops. Not sure if it's true though.)
Holiday............................Vacation
Batch...............................Holiday house/Cabin
Courgette.........................Zuchinni (say courgette bread just doesn't sound right)
Capsicum.........................Peppers
Lollies..............................Candy
Rubbish...........................Garbage
Ring.................................Call
Nappy..............................Diaper
Car park...........................Parking lot
Baby capsule...................Baby car seat
Motorway........................High way
Angle tomatoes...............Grape Tomatoes
Trolly...............................Shopping Cart
Rubber.............................Eraser
Bench..............................Counter
Fluffy..............................Steamer (warm milk and flavoring)
Ice block.........................Popsicle
Bush walk.......................Hike
Muesli.............................Granola
Plaster.............................Band aide
Jumper............................Jacket
Faffing............................Goofing off
Sorted.............................Figured out
Plate................................Braid (I was informed that you braid rope and plate hair by the oldest)


I feel like I've missed a few. I'll just have to add them another time. In the mean time tomorrow we are off to Taupo to watch Rob do an Iron Man competition. For those that don't know it's an enormous triathlon. Should be a fun trip.