Yes, it's July 4th, but of course no one is celebrating here :)
Instead, we went to work! (I actually forgot that July 4th celebrations were coming up, until two days ago, when I read an article about barbecue preparations in the US...)
The day was beautiful out today - sunshine and 50 degrees Fahrenheit! I was a little unhappy about it, because I was going to spend it inside.
And then, all of a sudden, around 3 in the afternoon, it started to pour! I think I heard some thunder, too... This is how quick the weather changes in Auckland :)
According to the news, this weather situation classified as a "mini tornado"! In Auckland, some houses were damaged and a few roads were flooded.
New Plymouth, a city on the west coast of the North Island, got hit a little harder. The tornado swept roofs off buildings, broke windows, and damaged vehicles. Luckily, no one was injured.
America's Cup:
Besides following the All Blacks Rugby team games, the Kiwis also like to watch the America's Cup, an international sailing regatta. I think NZ has won twice so far; the US has been pretty good in the past, also. (I don't think Germany has a team... :) )
This year, though, the Cup remains in Europe: Alinghi, the Swiss team, beat Team New Zealand 5-2 in a pretty close race (or so I hear) - well, let's try again next time!
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Hi Lina,
>(I don't think Germany has a team... :) )
Don't think - read. Yes, Germany has a team, sponsored mainly by 1+1, my I-net provider - that's why they have no money left for decent support ;-(
Keep going
Yours
Uncle Karl
Wow, yes, you are right :)
Seems like you learn something new every day... ;)
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