Simple Pleasures...

 

 

Devouring a mango. Dad's style...

Chilled and diced!

English people around - Part I

A month in the English country has given me some opportunities to form an initial opinion about the general public here. The thoughts are generic and are definitely subject to change but here I go for now.....

They like rules. They particularly like rules when they are driving. They do not overtake in any case if they are in the inside lane. They really respect traffic signals.

They talk about weather all the time. And I must say, they talk about it with many better adjectives. Gloomy. Muggy. Chilly. Drizzly.

They seem a little reserved. If you want a Brit to open up, wait until you know the person a little. Or, talk about the weather.

They adore tea cups. You may impress your British friend by finding new things to put in teacups, be it risotto, jewellery, soft toys or a small plant.

Many of them have travelled to India. They will have been to Delhi, Rajasthan, Shimla or Darjeeling.

They have a very sharp wit. Naturally, sarcasm follows.

They seem overly polite at times.

It feels nice to explore people along with places. I hope to find out more, till then, Cheers!

 

Simple Pleasures

Moving to UK is proving to be very exciting.

 Living on a different timeline is a bit confusing for first few days. Discovering new walks of culture is fun. One such tiny bit of fun was actually eating a 'hot cross bun'. 

I believed these were mythical sorts of eatables only existing in nursery rhymes until I actually saw one!

 It is a traditional recipe in the list of Easter recipes and it is customary to eat these on Good Friday.

 I asked an elderly woman what the cross stands for and she replied,

 " It symbolizes the crucifixion of the Christ my dear!"

And yes; the bun costs more than a penny....