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In order for America to really sink in, it only took on trip to the loo upon arrival. Many airports, train stations, ferry ports later I have only encounter the sani-stall in one place in the whole entire world- chicago ohare airport. the thing is absolutely amazing! first you place your hand in front of a sensor that senses you. then it moves cling wrap around the toilet seat. you are always garaunteed a clean seat! now really- is this necessary? I am just glad that there are sinks in the same area as the loo!

Still though, I could spend about 15 billion hours reflecting on the numerous conversations that began with "Oh you're from the US?" But let's just make a short summary (just in case you were curious): People in the UK generally favour the US citizens, but not Bush (but they have the same feelings towards Blair and the Royals- so there ;-) ). The UK is filled with people from other countries. Sometimes you search desperately to find someone who is british in london. Londoner's love American girls and so do Italians, French men and Grecians. They love us a whole lot and love to tell us that they love us. It's quite charming for a brief second and that's it. A lot of people think that driving more than 2 hours anywhere is plain ignorant. i would agree with them, but it's a neccessity (but almost always if you discuss mileage and distance with londoner's they are shocked by the way we travel). About half the people who discover you are american always ask this question: so what do you think of London? No, really what do you think? -- They cannot imagine a reason to come to the UK when in the US you have everything. But- enough of this!

I am home, home home home home. A strange feeling (maybe it's because I am still technically in an airport). I am a bit overwhelmed but life will sort it's way out- it always does.

stay tuned- i will have more to say later!