eat foods such as beans and toast, bangers and mash (sausages and mashed potatoes), cornflakes (like Frosted Flakes with no sugar), fish and chips, and hot cross buns. I’m sure it’s good if you grew up eating it, but I grew up eating Bojangles fries, and so I always add salt and seasoning when I’m cooking food in my flat. Even fast food has less flavor. McDonald's is definitely better in the U.S. than in the U.K., but the French McDonald's was amazing. Actually, I’m going to try McDonalds in every country I visit, so I’ll let you know how it is in Italy!
By the time you all get this, I’ll have already gone to Italy, but I still want to make sure I explore the things you’re interested in while I’m there. We have a video call next week, so I’ll ask Mrs. Barbour to send me your questions before I leave, and I’ll answer them all when I see you over Zoom! London is definitely different than home, but in a very good way, and adjusting to it has been such a fun experience.
I'm signing off, explorers... see you all very soon!
Questions for you to ponder:
Would you rather have Thanksgiving break like America, or October fall break like the U.K.? Why? What about class schedules? Would you like three hour classes one day a week like U.K. colleges, or one hour classes three days a week like American colleges?
CHALLENGE: Try a British food this week! There’s lots of easy things to try that are super cheap, like beans and toast, basic cornflakes, or tea, but if you’re feeling fancy you can try to make a British dessert at home. Find a recipe, try it, and let me know what you think! Remember… no seasoning allowed!
