Sith Happens Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Spent two lovely weeks travelling Europe. Observations i can think of: 1. I loved it 2. Driving is so much easier than in uk 3. Diesel is loads cheaper than unleaded, why is it more in uk? 4. Swiss people are the friendliest 5. Lots of mainland Europeans smoke 6. I love italy 7. Total lack of roadside rubbish,the uk is a shithole at times 8. Italians are the worst drivers, seriously at least keep some gap. 9. Japanese love Switzerland 10. A family of Japanese people eating is seriously like a pack of wild animals eating, its the culture apparently to show appreciation of food. 11. Americans think they are superior 12. Only uk people understand the concept of queuing 13. I love brugge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Good random observations mate. I always find driving in Sheffield somewhere between Mad Max and Death Race so it’s probably not hard to improve on that one. And most places in the Northern powerhouse cannot afford to pick litter or cut verges etc etc, I didn’t know that about Japanese people though,I’ll keep my eyes peeled at Steak night. Hooe you had a good time and are well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Just now, coneheadjohn said: Good random observations mate. I always find driving in Sheffield somewhere between Mad Max and Death Race so it’s probably not hard to improve on that one. And most places in the Northern powerhouse cannot afford to pick litter or cut verges etc etc, I didn’t know that about Japanese people though,I’ll keep my eyes peeled at Steak night. Hooe you had a good time and are well? Im good, read your update hope you are ok. Redundancy was a blessing, got a new job which i love. Although i have a few tears now and then for putting myself through the last one. Mental health helps physical health i reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1of4 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 21 minutes ago, Paul71 said: Spent two lovely weeks travelling Europe. Observations i can think of: 1. I loved it 2. Driving is so much easier than in uk 3. Diesel is loads cheaper than unleaded, why is it more in uk? 4. Swiss people are the friendliest 5. Lots of mainland Europeans smoke 6. I love italy 7. Total lack of roadside rubbish,the uk is a shithole at times 8. Italians are the worst drivers, seriously at least keep some gap. 9. Japanese love Switzerland 10. A family of Japanese people eating is seriously like a pack of wild animals eating, its the culture apparently to show appreciation of food. 11. Americans think they are superior 12. Only uk people understand the concept of queuing 13. I love brugge True. I was told by someone who had lived in Tokyo, that the more noise the Japanese make while eating, shows how much they are enjoying their meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kevin Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Paul71 said: Spent two lovely weeks travelling Europe. Observations i can think of: 1. I loved it 2. Driving is so much easier than in uk 3. Diesel is loads cheaper than unleaded, why is it more in uk? 4. Swiss people are the friendliest 5. Lots of mainland Europeans smoke 6. I love italy 7. Total lack of roadside rubbish,the uk is a shithole at times 8. Italians are the worst drivers, seriously at least keep some gap. 9. Japanese love Switzerland 10. A family of Japanese people eating is seriously like a pack of wild animals eating, its the culture apparently to show appreciation of food. 11. Americans think they are superior 12. Only uk people understand the concept of queuing 13. I love brugge Sounds great love driving abroad ,surprised less roadworks not in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Ram for All Seasons Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 The only thing that differs from my experience in that list is that the Swiss are friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 17 minutes ago, King Kevin said: 6. I love italy Me too! Best country I’ve been too, culture, history, food, wine, weather and people. Wonderful place ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexxxxx Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 11 hours ago, Paul71 said: Mental health helps physical health i reckon. Oh that's definitely true. Glad you had a good time away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 11 hours ago, King Kevin said: Sounds great love driving abroad ,surprised less roadworks not in there. Actually lots more than I thought there would be, especially in Germany. However they did not usually cause any hold ups like they do here, although clearly there isnt the same amount of traffic on the roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 10 hours ago, A Ram for All Seasons said: The only thing that differs from my experience in that list is that the Swiss are friendly. Of course probably the same as anywhere, depends on those you meet and location. Just our experience. To be fair everywhere we went people were friendly though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Belgium will be great when it's finished. Seriously, I have not seen so much construction going on since the years of the Celtic Tiger in Dublin. It seems that they still have an economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kevin Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Paul71 said: Of course probably the same as anywhere, depends on those you meet and location. Just our experience. To be fair everywhere we went people were friendly though. People are people wherever they come from ,only two sorts in my book givers and takers and I hate takers with a vengeance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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