After leaving France (after two attempts) last night, I thought it necessary to mentally prepare for the next stage of our trip – the UK - by watching two seminal British television programs.
The first was the final few episodes of Downton Abbey. I am going to be most disappointed if my hotel doesn't provide a butler and a footmen.
The second was a fairly jarring juxtaposition…The Only Way Is Essex. This is the UK version of Jersey Shore and it is absolutely terrifying.
I am now prepared for the week.
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