Tyler London Summer

Dinbych-y-pysgod

That is the name for Tenby in Welsh. I was really surprised to find that the language was still in use, at least on TV and on the street signs. I never heard anyone actually speak it. I figured that since the English have been there for 700+ years, imposed a nobility and parliament, a religion, changed all the place names, and refuses to devolve control as it has in Scotland, they also would have eradicated the language. However, Welsh remained the predominate language until the Second World War, when the children from the evacuation during the Blitz came and corrupted the youth.

I was really surprised how bloody cheap everything was. When I was in Swansea waiting for my train, I got a Cornbeef Pie, Chips, and a Coke for 2 pounds!!! I am lucky if I can get a Sandwich and a drink in London for under 6. Aside from the cheapness, Tenby was also amazingly beautiful and I am very glad I went. I see the British countryside and wonder why they had such a great desire to leave, besides the lack of housing, unemployment, little chance for social mobility, religious persecution, and cold weather. Though, unlike most I actually enjoy the weather here. I really like it not to get colder than 30 or warmer than 70. I will put up a more complete set of pictures later on my webshots.

I also am apparently a stud in Wales. I had groups of girls in cars honk at me twice. And my fly wasn't open. I guess theres something that could make me attractive to Welsh girls, since Alex is half-Welsh. The first one was flattering. The second one was not, primarily because it was like a 16 year old girl driving a hummer. How much of an obnoxious asshole do you have to be to own a Hummer in Britain. It is impractical in America, let alone Britain with the tiny curvaceous roads, limited parking, and insane gas prices. So you are that much of a jerk to still actually by an H2 and on top of that are so flippant about it that you give it to your daughter and teenage friends to take it for a spin, as if that isn't a death for some poor pedestrian waiting to happen.

All together it was a very fun weekend. Now I need to get down to the grind and get all of my work done before I leave for Paris.

Cheers

posted by tyler @ 7:19 PM