The Sun Sets on the British Blog

I'm out of England and in the States for the summer. Although I'll be returning to London for a few more months in September, I'm shutting down the blog. Maybe another blog will surface, but I've said just about all I can about teaching in England. It was an interesting experiment and I enjoyed putting up all the pictures. Thank you for the great comments.

Canada Day in London

Yes, every year Trafalgar Square in central London is home to a crowd of Canadians (and curious onlookers) having a great time.



Not all that dissimilar from an Ottawa Canada Day, people dress up in red and white, bring a few drinks and balloons, and enjoy the sun.



As London is currently going through a heatwave, this gentleman's patriotism was particularly notable. Temperatures got to a little over 30C -- not the best weather for a long-sleeved shirt.




Of course it wouldn't be Canada Day without, er, curly fries...



...or encouraging sandwiches...



...and meat products that most Canadians have never tried.



But the greatest fun was watching the ball hockey tournament put on by Canadian banks and businesses. Watery-beer magnate John Sleeman dropped the "puck" for a game of ex-NHLers vs Canadian comics.