My OperaAnd God save jolly old England!
Monday, January 21, 2008 9:22:32 PM
Well we made it! The weather is dull and gray, the wind is blowing up a gale outside at this very moment BUT here we are in the land of our forefathers and I'm still trying to find the jolly bit?
This decision to leave Zambia's fair shores (well not shores exactly, but you know what I mean) for England's 'green and pleasant' land was rather sudden and seemed an excellent idea at the time? I expect only time will tell if it really was - lol So far the weather isn't helping much to endear the place to me although I am enjoying the briskness of the icy wind when it settles to a breeze and the view from my temporary apartment is quite lovely, especially on those odd moments of sunshine which reflect off the sea pounding just below my balcony.
A strange place this England - full of people rushing hither and thither, many obviously with eyesight problems since they don't seem to see you walking down the pavement until AFTER they've nearly knocked you flying? They seem to have a rule for nearly every occasion and have perfected the 'look' which is directed at you if you inadvertently make a mistake. Maybe it's to do with the weather but England seems to have more than its fair share of miserable looking people. I am hoping that the smiles will appear with the sunshine later in the year!
So.....into the fray dear friends! I'll keep you up to date with the quirks and quidities of living in civilisation as often as I can.
Wish me luck!
This decision to leave Zambia's fair shores (well not shores exactly, but you know what I mean) for England's 'green and pleasant' land was rather sudden and seemed an excellent idea at the time? I expect only time will tell if it really was - lol So far the weather isn't helping much to endear the place to me although I am enjoying the briskness of the icy wind when it settles to a breeze and the view from my temporary apartment is quite lovely, especially on those odd moments of sunshine which reflect off the sea pounding just below my balcony.
A strange place this England - full of people rushing hither and thither, many obviously with eyesight problems since they don't seem to see you walking down the pavement until AFTER they've nearly knocked you flying? They seem to have a rule for nearly every occasion and have perfected the 'look' which is directed at you if you inadvertently make a mistake. Maybe it's to do with the weather but England seems to have more than its fair share of miserable looking people. I am hoping that the smiles will appear with the sunshine later in the year!
So.....into the fray dear friends! I'll keep you up to date with the quirks and quidities of living in civilisation as often as I can.
Wish me luck!
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