I was surprised at the number of tall men I saw in
England. When you go to a restaurant, the silverware they furnish is really big.
England is an environmentally conscious country. If you want disposable cutlery,
you can buy wooden knives, forks, and spoons, but NOT plastic. Also, paper
straws, not plastic.
High shrubbery on both sides of the road acts as a fence
but also obscures views of the countryside. When I told Teresa she was awfully
close to the bushes, she remarked, "Better to hit a bush than an oncoming car"
There are several round-abouts in England. Some are so large that they have
traffic lights as well. Some are so small they're painted on the road.
Dogs are
allowed in restaurants as long as they are well-behaved.
Teresa was an ideal
traveling companion. She researched for hundreds of HOURS to find the best deals
on food and accommodations that were convenient for ME. What a sweetheart! I was
constantly amazed that she knew which turnoff to take at roundabouts. We were
able to visit numerous Jane Austen sites as well as several other tourist
destinations. I know it was stressful for her to drive on the left (wrong) side
of the road, but she did a great job. IT WAS A DREAM VACATION COME TRUE!!! THANK
YOU SO MUCH DEAR TERESA!
Teresa's Observations:
Pheasants and deer on estates just like in Jane's books/ movies
Tree tunnels
Very polite drivers who always let people in
Small road speed limits were usually way to high in our opinion
How do you know where you're going? - Janna
, who is not used to following Google maps
I can't get over how many tall man there are! - Janna
No washcloths outside London
No guest computers
What a dream trip. I'm so grateful I got to go and make such wonderful memories with my Mama. Thanks, Mom, for an unforgettable journey! I love you 💗💗💗
