Observations: We're not in Kansas anymore, part 1
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 ...