Everything is Different
We've been in UK for just over a month, and loving life here. We've spent time with friends, met our neighbors, and I've caught up with coworkers in the London office. Quite a few people here and back in the US have asked what been the most surprising/different for us. Here's just a few: Bathrooms : 1: The light and fan switches are usually on the outside of the door. 2: If there is an outlet in the bathroom, it will be a "shaver only" one. 3: Toilets are a different shape, have two buttons for flushing, have less water in the bowl, and are often set into the wall. Kitchens/laundry: Fridges are much smaller, freezers are usually all drawers. It's common to have a built-in drainboard as part of the sink. Washing machines are often in the kitchen(though not in this house--we have a very nice utility room). Tumble dryers are not as common as in the US because of limited space and higher energy costs. Most people have a folding clothes r...