I started Sunday morning with what everyone does, I researched the political system of the UK. Actually no one does that, but I really did. I kept hearing about "Tories" and names of leads that I didn't recognise, so I educated myself on the whole system. The most interesting part for me was that entire parties have come and gone, or "disbanded" as they call it. I mentally compared that to the states, as if the Republican or Democratic Party were disbanded, which would be huge. But of course UK politics have been around a lot longer.
Then I really did go out and have more traditional fun, I took photos at another rugby game that I was invited to. I was amazed by how much I remembered from my first game a few weeks ago. Now I had even more comparison, and these teams were not evenly matched at all. Now I could see the levels of quality in play, and what the results look like. They did change into their "smart kit" after this match, which really was suit and tie. Very nice social event after the game again.
A few colleagues threw a "end of summer" party and I went to that after the game. It was"tea" as they called it, which I now fully understand to mean drinks and snacks. Delicious drinks and snacks by the way. We played croquet and I tried Marmite for the very first time. They talk about marmite over here quite a bit, it's a real love hate dichotomy. The haters will remind you it's some kind of yeast extract and can even cause a rash. The lovers will tell you it's salty deliciousness. I was nervous to take my first bite as they all watched, they even said I was allowed to spit - wow, this is like an episode of survivor or fear factor or something. I bit in...and...salty deliciousness! :)
I went back home, caught up with my fantasy sports, and X Factor and Downton Abbey. Good night!
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