Little nonsensical things I've noticed about Oxford.

I'm hoping that this list grows, the longer I stay here. So far I only have a few....


1. Some of the bars here have had drunken debauchery going on within their halls for longer than the United States of America has existed as a country.

2. You WILL be run over by a bicycle, car or bus if you walk across the street at the wrong time.

3. You will be slightly more safe at the "zebra crossings." You still may get hit for tarrying, however.

4. The don't have fries here. They are "chips."

5. Lady bugs are EVERYWHERE.

6. The tea is not black tea- but whatever it is, its way good. There is nothing comparable in the states that I've tried.

7. They like greasy food.

8. Your money vanishes by a lot faster than at home. :(

9. "Cheers" is a response for everything.
     Me: "Thank you!"   Them: "Cheers!"
     Me: "I'll have the cider."     Them: "Cheers!"
     Anna: *moves Caitlin out of the way so a guy could get through*  Guy: "Cheers!"
     Kevin: "I'm from America, I'm looking for a good time, is this bar good?"    Girls: "Cheers!"

10. I haven't yet seen a gas station.

11. They are quite low on public toilets too.

12. Coffee here is freeze-fried, instant coffee with no relation to the word "bold" or "caffeine"

13. You must pump toilet handles to get the toilets to flush. This the norm- and the one-flush toilet is a rarity.






This will be embellished and added on as the weeks go along.