Uncle Spielberg
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I have to say that France makes England look like a 3rd world nation. I have never had that much of blind pride in all things English. We have had a great history for sure but nothing much to shout about for the last couple of decades. I used to be a keep the pound at all costs person but am now firmly in the Pro European camp. I mean what is there to be hanging onto ?. Life in the Euro Zone is so much better.
The Drive from Le Havre to Caen saw 2 bridges of stunning architecture the second bridge was head and shoulders above anything I have seen in England. The whole place has so much more style even the street lights are stylish. The way of life in Normandy was relaxed and the Towns and Villages extremely well kept and clean, not a speck of rubbish on the street. There were no hoodies hanging around or gangs of Chavs roaming the streets. The kids were not walking down the streets playing a PS2 or looking down texting someone on their mobiles.
The whole place is far more civilised and the night out is a couple of drinks in the bars around the main square and then home at 9ish , no " lets go out and get as pissed as we can " culture. Everyone in the shops were polite and well mannered, hello everytime we walked in and goodbye when we left, everytime without exception everywhere we went.
The Roads and transport were superbly maintained and there were hardly any roadworks. There were very few Police around and no speed camera's or traffic wardens and clampers hiding behind hedges at every turn. Everyone drove around freely it was bliss. As they make money on road tolls they do not need the money making speed camera's and traffic wardens I suppose or maybe they do not victimise their motorists like they do here.
The standard of living and life was pretty Rosey from where I was standing and the properties prices were about 50% of what they are even now with a decent 3 bed detached for £ 150000 - £ 200000 in pleasant surroundings in a better climate.
This myth that the UK is the best place to live in the World is a crock of shite imo, infact they more I see the more I realise what a god awful place this country is. Overpriced, long hours, awful climate, objectionable people.
The only place where it was more like the UK was Paris where everyone drove around like idiots and cut you up , it was every man for himself. Having said that the City is head and shoulders better designed than any in the UK and the sites to see and culture dwarf London's.
I have been to France a few times in different areas and maintain it is by far a better country than the UK in almost all respects.
Does anyone maintian the UK is still the best place to live in the UK and , er, Why ?.
The Drive from Le Havre to Caen saw 2 bridges of stunning architecture the second bridge was head and shoulders above anything I have seen in England. The whole place has so much more style even the street lights are stylish. The way of life in Normandy was relaxed and the Towns and Villages extremely well kept and clean, not a speck of rubbish on the street. There were no hoodies hanging around or gangs of Chavs roaming the streets. The kids were not walking down the streets playing a PS2 or looking down texting someone on their mobiles.
The whole place is far more civilised and the night out is a couple of drinks in the bars around the main square and then home at 9ish , no " lets go out and get as pissed as we can " culture. Everyone in the shops were polite and well mannered, hello everytime we walked in and goodbye when we left, everytime without exception everywhere we went.
The Roads and transport were superbly maintained and there were hardly any roadworks. There were very few Police around and no speed camera's or traffic wardens and clampers hiding behind hedges at every turn. Everyone drove around freely it was bliss. As they make money on road tolls they do not need the money making speed camera's and traffic wardens I suppose or maybe they do not victimise their motorists like they do here.
The standard of living and life was pretty Rosey from where I was standing and the properties prices were about 50% of what they are even now with a decent 3 bed detached for £ 150000 - £ 200000 in pleasant surroundings in a better climate.
This myth that the UK is the best place to live in the World is a crock of shite imo, infact they more I see the more I realise what a god awful place this country is. Overpriced, long hours, awful climate, objectionable people.
The only place where it was more like the UK was Paris where everyone drove around like idiots and cut you up , it was every man for himself. Having said that the City is head and shoulders better designed than any in the UK and the sites to see and culture dwarf London's.
I have been to France a few times in different areas and maintain it is by far a better country than the UK in almost all respects.
Does anyone maintian the UK is still the best place to live in the UK and , er, Why ?.
