Pub Culture

Lately I've been working on my tolerance--and no, I don't mean it in terms of world peace. To give you an idea of what I mean it's been known that a wine tasting could get me buzzed. Hence, I've never been a huge drinker (and don't plan to be) but I do fancy the occasional wine. Now, after being in London for three weeks, I have assimilated to the drinking culture with a bottle of beer one night and a glass of wine the next. So far, I've enjoyed the ciders, Guiness wasn't so bad after all, but the tinto veranos that my flatmate makes at home is by far the best drink I've discovered.

Above all though the thing I love about these pubs is that you can just chat for hours with your mates and not be bothered. Smoke is probably my least favorite thing about them, but that will soon change after July 1st when England goes smoke free (hard to believe, but true). I know it will be quite a drastic change for the Brits, but at least it will save my clothes from reeking. Another neat feature is the pub menu. They usually have just about every type of cuisine on them for a reasonable price. Perhaps it makes no sense, but apparently the Thai and Indian dishes are pretty good. I usually just stick to the standard sandwich, but that's cause I'd rather try ethnic foods at a proper restaurant. Altogether pubs are a great place to chill, relax, and have a drink. Unfortunately, they usually close by 11pm when I'm ready to go out and have a good time which is why Johanna and I ended up at this fine salsa bar one night near the Tower Bridge as we were both in search of a nice glass of wine to end our day.

word of the day: pissed as in "I was so pissed last night I don't remember how I got home"