Packing the plane
The front page of the Dominion Post this morning is one of those ‘only in Wellington’ moments. It seems the New Zealand Olympic team is taking a barista with them to Beijing.
I imagine the conversation at the New Zealand Olympic Planning Cmmittee went something like this:
Athletes?
Check
Coaches?
Check
Physiotherapists?
Check
Masseuses?
Check
Psychologists?
Check
Right then, that’s a full plane load. We’re good to go.
Wait, do they have coffee in China?
Can’t say I know.
Well we better take a Barista then!
There’s no space left. OK, let’s ditch an athlete.
What about this one?
It’s good to see Ms Frith decked out in her Kiwi made Kapinua clothing. I imagine the luggage she will be taking with her will be rivalling the rowers, which will also help fill the plane. I wonder if she’ll be taking organic fair trade coffee?
Photo credit: Dominion Post
July 23rd, 2008 at 8:51 am
OK
And your point is ? ? ? ? ?
She’s an awar winning barrista, and if you’ve ever been to China you’ll know that you HAVE to take your coffee with you - even instant - if that’s your drink of choice!
July 23rd, 2008 at 9:10 am
No hidden political point - just thought it was funny.
July 23rd, 2008 at 9:59 am
they do have starbucks in China though
*braces for flying rocks from direction of ‘real’ coffee drinkers*
July 23rd, 2008 at 12:40 pm
When I toured Yunnan for a couple of weeks last year, we found one “coffee” shop, and the “coffee” was expensive and revolting. The Chinese love tea, and are seldom without a little glass jarful by their side. They expect you to do the same, including straining the tea leaves with your teeth.
I wonder if the barista’s taking her own machine?
July 23rd, 2008 at 12:59 pm
BOSH - Bet you a cent to a dollar she is!
FROG - WOW! A sense of humour! Good on yer mate!
July 23rd, 2008 at 1:08 pm
At least the Barista will make their hair stand on end and probably makes half decent coffee too.
July 23rd, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Why shouldn’t athletes have what every other kiwi worker has.