So interesting hearing about a sort of fantasy Britain from books and music. I suppose I have the same thing with America - though I do hope to go sometime soon! It's different for me to see through the eyes of entering England the first time through public transport, but I had a similar experience visiting Germany last year.
The parts about you being in the liminal space of the airport were very interesting. I especially liked your observation that
—“ I felt like I was in between worlds in that terminal.”— that is a good point, as airports do seem to have a sort of ‘nowhere/transitory’ feel to them.
I also really enjoyed the way you told the story of your journey, it flowed in a way that had me keen to follow.
Wonderful Robert - and anyone who mentions one of my favourite Orwell essays is always going to get a thumbs up. You mentioned you've not been north of York so I guess you might struggle when it comes to 'Geordie' - the name usually given to a northeast English accent. By the way I think the word usually used to describe the English pass time of sitting in the ambience of a pub is boozing...😉
In class we watched the film The Arbor and my professor said, only half-jokingly, that in the film they speak the kind of English that Americans need subtitles to understand.
So interesting hearing about a sort of fantasy Britain from books and music. I suppose I have the same thing with America - though I do hope to go sometime soon! It's different for me to see through the eyes of entering England the first time through public transport, but I had a similar experience visiting Germany last year.
Where did you go in Germany?
Went to stay with a friend in Augsberg, and in another in Trier. Flew to Munich and lots of trains
Munich is fantastic, I've been there myself.
I enjoyed this piece a lot Robert.
The parts about you being in the liminal space of the airport were very interesting. I especially liked your observation that
—“ I felt like I was in between worlds in that terminal.”— that is a good point, as airports do seem to have a sort of ‘nowhere/transitory’ feel to them.
I also really enjoyed the way you told the story of your journey, it flowed in a way that had me keen to follow.
Thanks so much.
I've written a few other travel sketches on the Substack if you'd like to read them.
Wonderful Robert - and anyone who mentions one of my favourite Orwell essays is always going to get a thumbs up. You mentioned you've not been north of York so I guess you might struggle when it comes to 'Geordie' - the name usually given to a northeast English accent. By the way I think the word usually used to describe the English pass time of sitting in the ambience of a pub is boozing...😉
In class we watched the film The Arbor and my professor said, only half-jokingly, that in the film they speak the kind of English that Americans need subtitles to understand.
When it comes to Geordie those in southern England need subtitles too! 😉