Chawton Cottage ~ Discover Jane Austen During our recent trip to London, we had the opportunity to visit Jane Austen's home Chawton Cottage. It was an unexpected thrill. My husband Tom, was a good sport and went along without complaint. We spent the day with new friends who live in Southampton. I'm a huge Jane Austen fan, but didn't realize … [Read more...]
Do the British Speak English?
Do the British speak English? Vacations to English speaking countries are easy trips for Americans to plan. After all, there is no language barrier or is there? The Irish have an accent and so do the Brits, although they're always surprised when we mention it to them. On a recent trip to London, we spent a day in Southampton with our new … [Read more...]