tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602436215000070989.post7787181802929340850..comments2024-02-29T10:23:18.255+01:00Comments on Christopher's Expat Adventure: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandChristopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00475533815607447957noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602436215000070989.post-9468467379360001192013-02-20T10:31:27.548+01:002013-02-20T10:31:27.548+01:00Christopher - I agree entirely with the last secti...Christopher - I agree entirely with the last section of this post about the confusing state of measurements in the UK. The metric system has been taught in UK schools for over 35 years but no British government has grasped the nettle to change over completely, most obviously by not changing road signs from miles to kilometres. The fear of offending the right-wing press, much of it owned Murdoch of Fox News, is a major issue.<br /><br />Beware of doing what many Brits do, thinking they are not part of Europe. They are! - both geographically & politically. What you need to say is that you have to show your passport when travelling from the UK or Ireland to continental Europe with emphasis on 'continental' but I can't put that in bold in this comment box :-) And the UK is a bit closer to France than you state - just over 21 miles/34 km at the nearest point. <br /><br />Enjoy your trip, both to the UK & Iceland!chaplain.czhttp://www.rickyyates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602436215000070989.post-63964103906996649562013-02-20T10:23:18.937+01:002013-02-20T10:23:18.937+01:00The UK has a lot to teach the world about how to d...The UK has a lot to teach the world about how to deal with contraction. America should take notes.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12855990208488482147noreply@blogger.com