Andy's company has an office in Derby, England and that is where I am now. (December 14, 2011) This is a big trip because we might be living here for the next 2 years. It all depends on a work visa and weather or not Switzerland is where our hearts desire.
We are staying at the Jurys Inn which by the talk in the town is the nicest hotel in Derby... This is what scares me a bit because it is definitely not one of my favorites. The morning breakfast is free, which I now understand why. Trying to get a part the scrambled egg just to put in your mouth is rough. I ate their once and learned my lesson. I really try hard not to be shallow because I do understand there are homeless people. The hardship for me comes when it is literally "my home" for 2 weeks. Andy leaves everyday for work and gets out of here. I venture out for a few hours a day but usually I am within the walls of the Jury. Pretending to clean up randomly and try to have a routine. The bathroom is a handicapped one, thus the shower is equipped with everything one would need. I think it is amazing that this hotel has this for handicapped people except for I am not handicapped so a normal shower will do. We have called for about 6 wake up calls. They have made 2 of them. There is no refrigerator, which I guess I have been spoiled in hotels past. To flush the toilet you have to pump the handle like you are pumping a well for water. One can only hope that it flushes. Most times it doesn't. This is all I will say about the hotel...
All I have heard from people is England is a great place. Most have just been to London and can't hardly comment on ALL of England. There are a lot of towns people. Derby happens to be one of those. The biggest attraction in Derby is the huge mall in the center of town. I happen to visit it daily for the Starbucks and people watching. It is 16 and Pregnant everywhere you look. It is quite fascinating how many young girls have babies. At first I thought they were just helping push the babies and wondered where the real moms were. Or as they would say it Mums. They never appeared....
People are extremely friendly here, and I LOVE that. I always feel very welcomed wherever I go. They always have a small on their face and are willing to help. You cannot ask for anything better. A lot of times I just feel like I am in the U.S. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? I haven't quite figured that out yet....
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