It’s been a treat to stay with local friends in both the countryside and London. It really does make all the difference in the world, to have delicious home cooked meals, insider recommendations, and just a comfortable base to both rest and catch up with dear friends. We’re here only a week, but I feel we’ve received a brief glimpse into what English life is really like. They’re alright, the Brits. People have been friendly and polite, and they respect and understand their history without being elitist about it. I look forward to what the next few days will bring.