In Love with Life: Falling in Love With Britain.. Wait, What?!

Hi again,

Today I decided to write about Great Britain. Don't worry, it's not about Brexit, Immigrants or Tesco discounts. It's about my relationship with this funny island.

I remember the times when Great Britain to me meant Scarborough and Brighton; these two completely different towns which became my home for a while. At that point in my life I was studying and working full time so all I could do was to observe people of this country. A lot of things did make me laugh, I could not understand this friendliness and politeness that I was so not used to. Thank you, please and sorry became my every days prayers. It did feel strange at first but couple of years and I already was 'one of them'.

While indulging conversations with locals I started to understand a lot of things. Some things made me angry, even disappointed, but most of them are now kept safely in my heart. The memories of beautiful people who beat any stereotypes or cliches.

And then, Great Britain became my transit country. It seemed like everywhere I would go, I would always pass by Britain. But this time I created different relationship with this country. Suddenly I realized why millions of tourists come and spend their money there. To me it was the nature. Green rolling hills with sweet little sheep around, traditional country pubs in the middle of nowhere and, of course, 4 seasons in one day.

On my latest transit trip (which by the way ended in missed flight to Lithuania, ha!) I discovered Lake and Peak Districts. Beautiful hills and mountains surrounded by lakes and streams. The wilderness that every true adventurer is seeking for. Face biting winds and drizzle which always bring a sunshine. How dare I think that Britain is boring. Forget about that consumerist face of Britain that you always hear and see in media and go and explore the forests around, the fields, the streams, the lakes and mountains. I'm sure you will fall in love again.

I am saying huge thank you to my friends, who still live in Britain. Thank you because of you everytime I get fascinated more and more about the nature of your country. And you can learn a lot from it.

Now I am back in my beloved Channel Islands. Indulging the ocean life. It's time to learn how to drive and convert a van for new adventures in the future.

Enjoy October!

Ligita