London good, Manchester bad. Manchester United good, Arsenal bad (for a day).
The people: friendly; we didn't encounter any nastiness or snobbery, though a dig about American tourists (who says it isn't deserved?) was
overheard on the tube. They take things a bit too seriously for my tastes, and could stand to loosen up. The best (i.e.- least conservative)
dancers weren't from the U.K.
Lasting memories? Expensive. Old Trafford. FCUK. The seeming lack of a nationwide dental plan. Our scams. The cooperative weather (mild
but for a beautiful snowfall). Ciao Bella. The Flying Finn. Crazy guy behind the bar. Piccadilly!
I hope these entries have given you an idea of one England experience. Find out more about the places I went in the Tips & Tricks
section. More pictures can be found in the Photos section.
Note: these entries have been edited, so as not to bore you too much. To respect the privacy of the people we met on this trip, their
names have been omitted. Photos © Max Waugh 2001. Old Trafford overhead picture © Chorley Handford. "The Execution of Lady Jane
Grey" by Paul Delaroche, National Gallery, London.
