My Lovely Life Abroad

I find life in London fascinating. I LOVE it here. But just about every day, I encounter something that makes me stop in my tracks and take notice.  So now, after almost a year of living in London, it's high time I give you a glimpse into some of my observations. Here are some things you probably won't see in the States. Let's start with the obvious--red phone booths--and get that right out of the way. Most don't have actual phones in them any more, but they are awfully fun to take photos in! And adorable red mail boxes... And red double-decker buses and regular buses... and red double decker buse s that sell ice cream.... (fyi, to "snog" means to "make out". hmmm) Then, there is just the sheer age of London, compared to the 200+ aged USA. It was actually founded by the Romans in AD 43, which means there are some OLD buildings here.... which, of course have a sign telling us so. It's hard not to be impressed when ...

Bagels with cream cheese at the hospital Yes, we share a common language, but try to carry on just about any conversation between an American and a Londoner, and you will see that there are more differences than you'd think!   So that you will know what i'm talking about, please do review this handy...  British vs American language translator British                                American Lift                          =       Elevator Cream cheese       =       Schmear and  cream cheese Smear                    =       Pap Smear Hi-ya                      =        Hi Are you all right? =  ...