Comparisons

Hundred-and-something channels and still, I only watch the beeb. And I thought Dutch tv was crap... On the upsite, DVD's are cheap here and I found a dirtcheap book store on Charing Cross Road today.

Supermarkets are a blessing. When aussie friend Scott went back home he was looking foreward to supermarkets that made AH look like a 7/11. Rightly so. The Waitrose near me has fantastic flowers that are cheap too, a whole range of indian meals and loads of organic food. Love it.

When I came back from Oz, I really had to get used to dutch lunch again. Ham sandwich, cheese sandwich, glass of milk. Lunch here is hearty soup, sushi or salads from Itsu, Pret or E.A.T. Costs a fortune sometimes but damn tasty.

The Sunday newspapers....fantastic. In australia there was generally very little news in it. But here: weighs a kilo but so much good reading! Even the Metro is doable in the morning.

On my way to the tube, I pass at least six pedestrian crossings. And cars stop. Every time. Incredible.

The one thing I will not get used to: English bread. So anyone who will come and see me: a grof volkoren please!