Did you know that sales tax in the UK is almost 20%?
Did you know that gas is about $6.18?
Did you know that everything goes back historically & in the courtroom they dress in robes and wigs?
Those are only 3 of the hundreds of facts I've learned today about how this society goes about. My favorite though was this lady named Jazz who was a British Lawyer (also known as a Barister). She was so great about comparing what they do in court here to US court system. So much different but yet a lot alike. The human rights act came out here only two years ago in 2008! Wow! I was so shocked!
Today was a very boring day bc I only went about 30 steps across the street to Kings College classrooms which were seriously maybe 60 degrees inside and I froze but I learned a lot which I am thankful for! These speakers that came were family couselors, doctors and lawyer. We got asked by the doctor to come to his flat (apt) on the 13th floor that overlooks the city for wine and dinner next week! I thought that is cool!
About to go to get dessert with friends! I had McDs for a quick dinner... Making yall proud- I know!! Lol oh and I had to ask for ice in my drink and if they had ketchup... Ketchup was tinnnnnny!!! Like two scoops full! It was awful! But anyways! I miss you guys from home!! It's weird here but SO cool.. I would advise everyone to come to London just to experience it. I want to video the city and how you all!
I hope all is well!
I leave you with this quote about England:
"Two people divided by a common language"
Mary Lois
WOW!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe my daughter is actually telling me something that I didn't know already! BUT I have to admit I didn't know that! GREAT FACTS!