It looks like our assignment in the UK is coming to a close. As we start thinking about transitioning back to America, here are a few closing observations around British Culture. Stop back for something new for the next 30 days.
Day 1. We live 5 miles from the border with Wales. We've spent a fair amount of time in Wales since Jeryn's gymnastics club is near Wrexham. The Welsh language is fascinating as we've mentioned before. Vowels appear optional, and they pride themselves on having long ridiculous names of cities:
Along the way to Bangor, we stopped by Llanfairpwllgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch just for a photo opp. We learned that it means, "The church of the St. Mary in the hollow of white hazel trees near the rapid whirlpool by St. Tysilio's of the red cave".
We didn't see the whirlpool or church though.
Day 1. We live 5 miles from the border with Wales. We've spent a fair amount of time in Wales since Jeryn's gymnastics club is near Wrexham. The Welsh language is fascinating as we've mentioned before. Vowels appear optional, and they pride themselves on having long ridiculous names of cities:
Along the way to Bangor, we stopped by Llanfairpwllgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch just for a photo opp. We learned that it means, "The church of the St. Mary in the hollow of white hazel trees near the rapid whirlpool by St. Tysilio's of the red cave".
We didn't see the whirlpool or church though.
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