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P.S. They really do say "jolly good," it's not just a movie thing. Or a "film" thing as they say. And my second cousins are teaching me to speak British. And they have some hilarious misconceptions of Americans. Some that aren't quite appropriate for the web...but so funny. Everything is so small. And everyone is so friendly. The scenery is gorgeous - rolling hills and flowers and green, green, green everywhere. And old buildings and cottages and every house has a name...I saw one today called "the White House." I had to take a picture with it. Alisa and Elly laughed at me for being touristy and when the owner came out from his backyard he laughed when they told him I was an American and said, "Welcome!" And when my dad was trying to find his way on a roundabout while driving today, a guy on a motorcycle looked over and shook his head in a "Really? Learn to drive!" but in a nice way. I had to laugh. And I've drunk so much tea since I got here, most likely because I needed the caffeine. Did you know British people are just as fascinated with American accents as Americans are with British ones? Because they are. Not just from Elly and Alisa's reactions. They told me they and their friends are always trying to imitate American accents. It's hilarious. And hearing Tomio try to be a cool yet southern yet gangster yet preppy girl American is the funniest of all. If my camera weren't dead, I'd get a video of it. And I can't charge it because the power adapter my dad bought blew up my hair straightener. With a buzz and a horrid smell and an explosive pop! So next on the shopping list = new hair straightener plus suing Radio Shack for false advertising. "Works in every country!" If blowing up appliances is working, then they're right.