Things that surprised us;
Lithuania is beautiful.
Estonia is like Scandinavia.
The English are underserving of any negative connotations - they are warm and friendly and wonderful (and only complain about the weather with good reason). (although the latest news of rioting make this deserving of revising)
Eastern Block countries are still post war recovery.
That so many European towns have a town square, usually old and very beautiful, and they serve a function that we without such places lack.
That the Highlands are green and lush and spectacular (in summer).
That the English are not that big on afternoon teas.
That I can fix a broken mouse.
That Richard likes seaside towns very much...very much, and that surprised him too.
That Hong Kong is so easy to travel in and that the people are so helpful.
That there can be so many different ways to set up and operate showers.
That so many places are named after English places.
That people make the impact far more than scenery.
That one can feel comfortable in very modest places.
That medicines are a tenth of the price in the UK.
That it is SO much more to do with the people and the welcome and SO much less about the walls and prettiness and plush.
How cheap food is in the UK.
How many dogs are in and around the cities and transport and are well looked after and are well behaved.
How few children have tantrumed - 2 so far on the whole trip.
At how hard it is to get vegetables when travelling
That women in eastern Europe wear high heels all the time - often with socks
That you can't offend an Irishman in the south - you can only offend an Irishman in the north.
Lithuania is beautiful.
Estonia is like Scandinavia.
The English are underserving of any negative connotations - they are warm and friendly and wonderful (and only complain about the weather with good reason). (although the latest news of rioting make this deserving of revising)
Eastern Block countries are still post war recovery.
That so many European towns have a town square, usually old and very beautiful, and they serve a function that we without such places lack.
That the Highlands are green and lush and spectacular (in summer).
That the English are not that big on afternoon teas.
That I can fix a broken mouse.
That Richard likes seaside towns very much...very much, and that surprised him too.
That Hong Kong is so easy to travel in and that the people are so helpful.
That there can be so many different ways to set up and operate showers.
That so many places are named after English places.
That people make the impact far more than scenery.
That one can feel comfortable in very modest places.
That medicines are a tenth of the price in the UK.
That it is SO much more to do with the people and the welcome and SO much less about the walls and prettiness and plush.
How cheap food is in the UK.
How many dogs are in and around the cities and transport and are well looked after and are well behaved.
How few children have tantrumed - 2 so far on the whole trip.
At how hard it is to get vegetables when travelling
That women in eastern Europe wear high heels all the time - often with socks
That you can't offend an Irishman in the south - you can only offend an Irishman in the north.
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