New Zealanders, like the rest of the world, are becoming more and more dependent on their electronic devices. There are more wireless internet locations, smart phone users, i-pod listeners, etc. One thing they've done right is to outlaw cell phone use or texting while driving. This seems so obvious to me, but at home, I am apparently in the minority. Can you imagine outlawing cell phone use while driving in the good ol' USA? I think there could be a revolt if that came to pass. Even though it makes so much sense, logic sometimes does not prevail.
I've noticed an increasing use of listening devices (i-pods, mp3 players, etc.) here. In the past I would get a "g'day", or "how're ya going" to those I crossed paths with while out and about. Now, more and more frequently, I get no acknowledgement as people are focused, head down, no eye contact, as they listen intently to whatever it is they have on their device. It's no different than at home, but equally disappointing.
I hope you have a "g'day!".
Photo of ANZAC park and video of dredging of the creek to open up a culvert under a ford due to debris build-up after all the heavy rains in the past few weeks.
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