tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678109107766230334.post2662968958661028198..comments2014-09-03T05:49:18.504-07:00Comments on The Britophile Diaries: The Answer is Yes!Abigail Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367841843553939505noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678109107766230334.post-79940590100694231052013-01-22T10:54:57.827-08:002013-01-22T10:54:57.827-08:00Hello, Unknown! Yes, I can imagine that the UK is ...Hello, Unknown! Yes, I can imagine that the UK is going to be pretty shocking, given my background. I have heard a drastic statistic (not sure how accurate it is) that less than 3% of Britons are Christians, or at least church-attending Christians. It just goes to show that having a state religion doesn't have that much of an impact on the public :)<br /><br />Thanks for giving me a heads-up and suggesting some places to visit. I hope to squeeze in as many wonderful experiences as possible. I've heard about Blackpool, and mean to avoid it. You can imagine that I'm not really the arcade-games-and-hot-pink-mohawk kind of person ;)<br /><br />Best Wishes,<br />AbbyAbigail Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07753443045434839293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678109107766230334.post-6242537326621919492013-01-19T18:22:06.335-08:002013-01-19T18:22:06.335-08:00Hi. I've just found this blog and it is refres...Hi. I've just found this blog and it is refreshing to see such passion and thirst for new experience. I'm just commenting, though, to warn you that you, being from small-town religious America, may be quite shocked at Britain. You are clearly quite religious and what may shock you is the fact that Britain is actually a very secular country. More than 50% of the people here are not at all religious. If you were to stay in the confines of the religious school you'd never notice but if you're going to travel a bit you will probably see what I mean. Church attendance has been falling year on year for decades and the vast majority of young people (i.e. students) are atheists. I'm an atheist myself and I'm not trying to put you off, or anything, just a friendly warning that the secularism here may come as something of a shock to you. We may have a national religion (C of E) but most people see that as quite 'old hat'. There simply isn't a western country in the world as religious as America. If you come here to proselytize you will most likely be treated as if you were crazy.<br />I hope you have a fantastic time of course and that you enjoy our green and pleasant lands. There's plenty to do in Lancashire. I live here myself, in Preston, though I'm from Liverpool originally. Go camping in Wales, there are some beautiful spots in the north. Check out the Lake District, it's amazing in summer (I went Kayaking not so long ago, it was very fun). If I were you I'd steer clear of Blackpool, especially at night. It's a horrible place, tbh. VERY tacky, and the nightlife is pretty rancid. Stay safe. :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16534328241748118227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678109107766230334.post-9500056561417275852012-09-02T21:29:44.400-07:002012-09-02T21:29:44.400-07:00Thank you! Ah yes, my expectations are pretty high...Thank you! Ah yes, my expectations are pretty high. I've got to remember that even England has its flaws :)<br /><br />No, I've never heard of that movie! Thanks for letting me know.<br /><br />Cheers!<br />AbbyAbigail Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10367841843553939505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678109107766230334.post-74689759553783904152012-09-02T11:06:00.453-07:002012-09-02T11:06:00.453-07:00Congratulations, Abby. This will be a tremendous l...Congratulations, Abby. This will be a tremendous learning experience for you. Not everything in England will live up to your expectations. It will be important for you to keep an open mind. <br /><br />Are you familiar with the great classic British film called 'Brief Encounter' ? It was filmed at the Carnforth station refreshment room. :-) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678109107766230334.post-26089639038917017222012-08-27T09:59:13.268-07:002012-08-27T09:59:13.268-07:00I'm hugging you too, Devin! Hopefully someday ...I'm hugging you too, Devin! Hopefully someday you'll get an opportunity just as exciting as this :)<br />Abigail Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10367841843553939505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678109107766230334.post-17725882892759841572012-08-27T08:39:34.843-07:002012-08-27T08:39:34.843-07:00Congratulations Abby!!!! I'm so happy and exc...Congratulations Abby!!!! I'm so happy and excited for you! It is an amazing "door" God has opened and I know that He will be working. <br /><br />I'm sending you a hug right now :} Know that I'll be praying for you!<br /><br />In Him,<br />DevinA Fellow Seeker of Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160885696122160468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678109107766230334.post-40432093511346885722012-08-26T07:14:01.961-07:002012-08-26T07:14:01.961-07:00Thank you for your kind wishes and stopping by my ...Thank you for your kind wishes and stopping by my little blog!Abigail Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10367841843553939505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678109107766230334.post-68687607531304512232012-08-26T05:34:43.640-07:002012-08-26T05:34:43.640-07:00I am very happy for you Abby :D Congrats, you'...I am very happy for you Abby :D Congrats, you'll have a wonderful time in England :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678109107766230334.post-39285659966816962282012-08-25T07:33:21.699-07:002012-08-25T07:33:21.699-07:00Thank you so much, Susanne! I can't wait to te...Thank you so much, Susanne! I can't wait to tell you all about it :)Abigail Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10367841843553939505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678109107766230334.post-18093699578022512942012-08-25T04:26:41.172-07:002012-08-25T04:26:41.172-07:00Hooray!!! I´m so pleased for you Abigail :-)
I ca...Hooray!!! I´m so pleased for you Abigail :-)<br /><br />I can´t wait for reading everything about your trip to GB here. <br /><br />Susannedie, die nicht nähthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053581259402838255noreply@blogger.com