More Reflections from Bern

As a further comment on men’s fashions, it is true to say that cargo pants are big

The English are generally exceedingly polite so it is important to call a toilet the cloak room or the facilities.

It is the first time I have seen the word rill used in everyday speech. “ be careful near the roll” ….. small flow of water

Recycling is only on the edge of consciousness

Wasps are taking over the country eating all the jam from cream teas (scones and jam and cream) and from any open juices, thus forcing the eating public inside. Even there you are not safe; one cafe with a wasp’s nest under the table. ( you may remember but it was in the same cafe with the surly cashiers and they couldn’t care less)

Pubs are not allowed to operate unless they offer a Sunday roast and sell hummus ( a different variety than we know)

The Motorways ( the dreaded Ms) don’t have slow lanes, they have crawler lanes.

However you think a name is pronounced….you are wrong
eg the town of Wrotham becomes Root em which is not nice in polite company.

For anyone who watches English murder mysteries, Lewis England is much prettier than Frost England.

Some wonderful towns and hamlets have given us great laughs
Watch out for Pluck’s gutter
Newbiggin by the sea
Wells next the sea
Eye
Bad Munsterfield Road
Thanington WithoutRead more