Torches..

Tonight, I encountered a cultural barrier. Our host family was sitting around and my host mom said, "Cherish, put that torch away." I thought, THERE'S A TORCH IN THIS ROOM?! I'm imagining huge flames coming from a flask, ready to angrily burn down a house or light a darkened corridor. To my surprise and relief, I see only a flashlight. I stared at it and said, "A torch? That's a flashlight."With a smile, my host dad said, "Amy, you're in New Zealand!" Yes, yes, I am. :)