Issue date: 4/23/08 Section: Opinion

Well, it's been a fascinating 16 weeks in London.

I think I can easily say that everyone here has seen something new and experienced something different, even if that something was just a different shot of alcohol.

Traveling beyond the U.S. is something everyone should try once, even if it's just to get a sense of perspective and to reinforce how cool you really are.

As my trip to England draws to a close, here's a list of things, in no particular order, that my peers and I have really taken to heart over the last few months.

-Some things just look better spelled with a "u," regardless of what the spell-check says.

-Just because it's England, where they speak English, doesn't mean you'll understand anything anyone is saying.

-English accents are cute on everyone, no what matter age, location or gender - except for drunk Americans.

-Countrywide, it is agreed that Dick Van Dyke has the worst English accent in the world.

-Always stand to the right side of escalators.

-Don't worry about being lost. Most of the locals don't know where they are going or how to get there either.

-Coaches are not buses. Buses stop at stops and never let a coach driver catch you mixing the two up.

-Smart Cars are not clown cars, so don't point and laugh.

-Curry is a fantastic dish, especially at 2 in the morning after a long night of drinking

-Always ask what the sausage and pudding is made of, especially if the words "blood," "black" and "white" are involved.

-There's nothing obscene about petting Hairy Coos or eating spotted dick. In fact, both are good activities for the whole family!

-Mary Poppins, Peter Pan and Sherlock Holmes are all doing quite well here in London.

-Rugby is, hands down, better than American football.

In fact, rugby players could probably beat up American football players with their hands tied down to their sides - Those guys are scary.

-Tea comes in more flavors than just tea.

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