A few words in the Mass were different, but not many. Funny how when I walked in I felt at home. That’s one of the beauties of sharing a faith with millions of other people. Found myself thinking about the young missionaries and included them in my prayers, that they’d be safe.
It was neat walking to and from church, cool, crisp, wet but not raining. Not too many souls about. The church was very old and beautiful with the Gothic flying buttresses and lots of warm wood everywhere.
After Mass I ran (okay walked) to Woolworth’s to return something I’d bought yesterday. Not many stores in Altrincham are open on Sunday, but a few cafés, Woolworth’s, Tesco’s, and Sainsbury’s. Didn’t notice any pubs open, but it was still early. Don’t know if it’s “dry” here on Sunday.
I’m at Tesco’s Café. Had a First Elevens (the vegetarian version). I know “elevenses” is a term used for the midday meal/tea. So perhaps that’s what this was. I love that the British portions are smaller than the US—I can eat lots of different things and still not get overfull. Had a small cheese omelette (took two bites of it, didn’t like it much), baked beans, potato wedges, grilled tomato, toast, and coffee. The beans and tomato are foods that appear at most meals. Fine with me.
Now off to get food for tonight and to get busy at home. (On the way, I discovered that pubs are open on Sunday. Whew! That’s good.)
I don’t think I’ve mentioned about my gifts to people who are nice to me. I went to the Celebrate Wisconsin store before I left home and bought lots of small Cheddar cheese erasers (called “rubbers” over here—don’t snicker). They’re like miniature cheeseheads. Also got lots of big stickers that say Big Cheese from Wisconsin. I gave one to Michael the bartender yesterday and also a server at another place. They liked the surprise.
For dinner I had a jacket potato (baked at home this time) with baked beans. Had never eaten them together before, but it was quite tasty.
Afterward, I read through a lot of the information I got from the TIC. I guess Wednesday will be my first day on the bus. I’m actually looking forward to it, and even walking in the rain from the bus to the office.
posted by Jerilyn Dufresne, author @ 14:12
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