Taking It To the Streets

A lot has happened since arrival on Tuesday evening. There have been really boring orientation meetings, registrations, and lots of long lines (queues to the brits). However, there has also been time to explore Nottinghamshire (as the greater Nottingham area is known hereabouts), this has meant a significant amount of taking it to the streets on foot. I have done loads of walking recently which is good because I've also done a bit of sampling some of England's finer bitters and ales. What I have learned thus far regarding beer in England is that it is good and it is not cheap! I spent about 10 pounds in the pub the other day for lunch and a couple pints. I also went to "Ye Olde Jerusalem Inn" which claims to be the oldest pub in England dating back to 1089 or some pretty ancient time about there.

While I have been sampling England's wares this week it isn't the only thing I've done; I've gotten some toiletries and a mobile phone which were both interesting experiences because England apparently calls laundry detergent "fabric conditioner" along with distinguishing between the butcher and "fishmonger" who apparently only peddles the fish...not that I was buying beef or fish, just that it's wierd to experience their way of life. Another thing I thought was odd at the supermarket was that there seemed to be an uncommonly high number of old people and women with small children in strollers...they must sell a hell of a lot of diapers here!

Anyway that's a small summary of what's been going on in Nottingham so far, next week is class registration and "fresher's week" when all the british freshman get here so that should be fun. Until next time, if ya don't know now ya know...