As I said last week the boyfriend and I spent New Year’s Eve in England. We flew out Boxing Day and arrived the morning of December 27.

For years I’d been hearing what was better in the UK compared to Canada. It seemed like in almost every situation (driving, watching TV, shopping, chocolate) I would hear how it was better there. Finally I got to experience it first hand. And I have to say SOME things ARE better in England than they are in Canada.

So, to me, what’s better and what’s not?

Better:

Bookstores – Five floors of books. I was in Heaven.

Television – The commercial breaks make more sense there.

Comedy clubs – I was laughing so hard I was crying.

Chocolate – North American chocolate just doesn’t taste the same.

The Tube – The subway system there is so much better. Sorry TTC.

Shopping carts – Easier to “drive” because of the wheels.

The History – Over 1000 years of history, the buildings are amazing.

The museums – A lot of them are free and ask for donations from visitors. Made me wonder if museums here would get more visitors if they did the same thing.

eHarmony commercials – Way better. They don’t presume you MUST want to be part of a couple.

Not better:

Roads – Way too narrow. They can’t help it. They’re mostly based on the medieval roads, which were narrow.

Driving – The speed limit is way too fast.

Service in restaurants and most stores – Horrible. In one restaurant we waited for at least half an hour to place our order. More waiting ensued after we ate and we ended up going to the bar to order dessert.

Restrooms – Completely closed in (for privacy) but hello claustrophobia.

Pictures and more posts about England later!

Until next time…

Cindy