United Kingdom
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How to Move to the United Kingdom
I thought it might be helpful for me to write down some of the first steps we took when we moved to London. As with most of what I have to say, I have no idea what I’m talking about. It’s definitely in your best interest to do what’s best for you as we more…
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Why Does My Home in the U.K. Have A Name?
Something that has made me quite curious is the fact that many of the homes in our village (we live in a village!) have names. A quick Google search tells me it’s a common practice and has been for ages but my curiosity wasn’t quite satisfied with that little bit. So, now, I’m on a…
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A Funeral in England, Part II
Who knew this would be or even could be a two parter?! Not me! This is a follow-up post to A Funeral in England. Last night I was telling Marcus about what I saw because it was the first time I had seen him in a while, being that he was delayed getting home the…
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A Funeral in England
My condolences to the family and friends of my recently deceased neighbor. I just witnessed the most curious (to me) thing. I was sitting at my bedroom window when I saw a hearse with a coffin in it followed by a funereal limousine. The vehicles drove by quite slowly, clearly looking for a house, which…
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National Health Service
Fun fact! Anyone who lives in the United Kingdom is entitled to free access to health care (side eyeing the U.S.). So, even though we aren’t British, the entire family has been given a National Health Service number and assigned a nearby general practitioner. It’s all very intriguing. Yet, and as with most things, I…
The Traveling Tepaskes 