Wednesday, October 8, 2008

What's for Tea?

"I don't think America will have really made it until we have
our own salad dressing. Until then we're stuck behind the French,
Italians, Russians and Caesarians."

--Pat McNelis


Today's lesson is on meal names.
Breakfast=Breakfast
Lunch=Dinner
Dinner=Tea

I guess you are "posh" if you say lunch and dinner rather than dinner and tea. I have decided that I am posh. I have also decided that the food issues are only present in Carlisle. I have had some okay meals in Durham, but nothing as bad as in Carlisle. I have been very impressed. Overall, the service in restaurants here is lacking--you are lucky to get your check, let alone your glass of tap water refilled.

So, I am down to the last couple of days on my trip. It has definitely been an adventure. I have met so many great people. I've learned about lawn mower racing, the local eateries, the train system, the 3 million sheep (I know, they have multiplied and replenished again! There are still some to name...just £1). I have seen some of the most beautiful land and scenery here. Most of all, I have learned that long-term travel by myself is no longer something I fancy. I am grateful for the opportunity I have been given--to be trusted with training my UK peers. I would do it again, for the experience, but I miss being with the boys and Kary.

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