Pride in New Zealand
There have been a few threads in recent times where people have either bagged NZ in general, roads, police and so on. Some of the criticism is well-deserved and long may it continue; some of it is not and as with most things, it depends upon on your perspective.
We’ve been hosting a couple from the UK who are both keen bikers (Blackbird owners of course!) and it has been interesting to see the country through their eyes. They are well-travelled and can therefore presumably make balanced judgements. They were very complimentary about the scenery, the standard of roads compared with much of the UK and so on, but one remark they made was particularly telling. They thought that NZ’ers were the most friendly, open and generous-spirited people they’d ever come across. Fair brought a lump to my throat.
We get caught up in the daily crap that flies about and it’s interesting to occasionally get a reality check from people who are from elsewhere.
We don’t need the American style of ra-ra, but I reckon we’ve got an awful lot to be proud about. I don’t know about others, but I always feel awful when there are tv and newspaper reports about tourists having stuff nicked or being mugged – I take it personally.
Phew, that’s all a bit deep for a Tuesday, but wonder how many people have similar views?
Geoff
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Originally Posted by Blackbird
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No complaints from me here.
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