Hi everyone! This is day 3 in Philly! I have so much to say and share, but no time to do it today! So I thought I would just share with you some of the highlights so far..! There are many, though, more will come with time. In summary, America is NOT the same as the UK. Not at all.
Air conditioning in every bedroom! Think it's excessive? Well try living comfortably in 84% and 30oC humidity before you mock! Paper is literally going wrinkley and wet on contact with the air (for those of you who dont know what 84% humidity is all about). It is essentially walking underwater when I go out onto the street!
It's American-flag central! There are 8 huge flags on my very small street (3 pictured here and one Irish flag). And who are they being so patriotic in front of? The British? That was over in 1776, if I'm not mistaken.
The bottom house is mine! My window is the top right :o)
I whole-heartedly admit this is a rather slow start to my blog, but I am just getting used to it. Things WILL improve and I will start bringing my camera everywhere with me and viewing the world through the eyes of a blogger, which is what I am as of today! Watch this space...!
I'll bet the flags are there because of the 10 year anniversary of September 11th on Sunday. But yes, we are a very patriotic nation in general. :) I can't wait to read more about your American adventures! It's like a counterpart to our blog. :)
ReplyDeleteNicole, I think you are right! I had forgotten that it was the 10th anniversary of 9/11 until the day. Also it was Labour Day before I arrived (I am embarrassed to say I dont know what that is yet..!) so the flags were out for that too! BUT, having sait that, I have noticed a few blue, red and white flowerbeds AND a postbox painted with the stars and strips! So it looks like the patriotism is here to stay..!
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