the UK

Returning to the UK has reminded me that no matter how much the world globalises/comes together, every country is still very unique.

So far I have revelled in:
- drinking real beer (A.K.A. bitter/ale and NOT lager) -I presume that xmas ales is a UK tradition; staying in a B & B;
-walking in the British countryside (with footpaths, bridleways, kissing gates, styles etc);
-driving on the left; put my hand up to thank the guy who put his hand up to thank me for letting him through when there was only space for 1 car in a narrow road;
-eaten food like spag bol, chips, steak, loction pudding, chocolate cake, pizza, curry, sandwhiches, toasted cheese sandwhiches, roast lamb, muesli cereal, croissants and so many other things;
-read, listened, watched and lauded over the BBC;
-caught up on all the great british comedy (new ones like little britain, medium ones like the office & father ted and the older ones too);
-strolled through modern redevloped town centres (with trams!) like Sheffield and older ones like Stourbridge (chavs and all!);
-journeyed to many a pub (god bless the pub);
-visited the residents' bar of a posh hotel on the golf course
-and caught up with friends galore (honestly!)

Another few weeks of stupid travel agenda coming up, and only another 5 days in the UK, where it has rained (not much unfortunately), snowed and been overcast (all in 1 day -great to be back!). Been having lots of thoughts..will try to remember them and write them down soon! Happy new year, and have a great 2006 everyone!