Let’s talk electricity. It is something that we think we know, but then it turns out maybe we don’t know so much after all.
Here in the US the standard electricity in home use is 120v/60Hz. (Hz is the standard abbreviation for “Hertz,” which is a measure of frequency.) What that standard means is that the voltage varies between plus 120 volts and minus 120 volts 60 times each second. So, devices made for use … Grab a cuppa tea and read on!
We first ran into the Marlborough Head about ten years ago, although it’s been there for a very long time. When I say we “ran” into it, that is literally what we did. We had been walking down North Audley, just south of Oxford Street, near what used to be the American Embassy on Grosvenor Square. A heavy rain shower started to pummel down, so we ran across the street and into the door. It … Grab a cuppa tea and read on!
A few years ago the common thought was that British cuisine was bland and drab and, for some simple reasons, that was true, then. The UK suffered greatly during World War II, with rationing starting in September of 1939, and not ending until July 4, 1954. Rationing was briefly reintroduced in 1956-57 during the Suez crisis. Even after rationing ended, some foods remained scarce, particularly cheese, which remained so into the 1980s. As a result … Grab a cuppa tea and read on!
Now that you have your brand new passport in hand, you are ready to begin the search for airline reservations. But before you do, if you are flying to the UK, check with the airlines about baggage limits for both checked-bags, carry-on bags, and quantity and weight limits. You don’t want to be repacking at the airport (we’ve seen that being done at the ticket window), so be on the safe side and weigh each … Grab a cuppa tea and read on!