• Its all the little things

    July 9, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    It's our last day in UK and as I look back on the trip there are so many little details about the culture and country that we don't want to forget... here's a few things we've observed on our travels.
    1. The English don't like early starts. Nothing gets going before 10am really
    2. When you order tea in England they usually have a milk station so you can add your own milk after the tea is stepped to your liking...ah only the English really understand a good tea
    3. In France when you order black tea is always earl grey. .. no English Breakfast in sight
    4. Everyone wears sensible waking shoes to get around town no matter their outfit (sundress, corporate apparel)
    5. Ladies carry their bags in the crook of their arm
    6. You won't find pies in bakeries, just French pastries and baguettes
    7. Flatwhites are always tiny
    8. All the soft drinks have artificial sweetener in them (much to Simon's horror)
    9. The foot paths are all tiled (paved or. cobblestone) and cobblestone is hard to walk on
    10. Everything is matching and tiny
    11. There are no flyscreens on windows or doors
    12. It's rare for cafes or restaurants to label GF items on their menus. You always have to ask about dietary requirements
    I'm sure there is more, but that will do for now...
    Read more