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I love the Brits, but to be honest when it comes to cuisine they are definitely not at the fore-front of cullinary excellence (although I have to say 4 o'clock tea has many merits). With that said, however, let me add that the British are amazing. Britons went through great adversity, including the razing and bombing (be it through German bombers or the Vengeance Weapons like the V1 and V2) ...and at the end of it all came out triumphant. One could almost imagine them asking if that was all Hitler had to offer, and then giving him the upturned fist. The spirit of the various Brits I've met while back home can be summed up in a couple of words ....words like indomitable, resolute, impregnable, undefeatable, unwavering, insoluble, British!

And the French may pride themselves as having better cuisine, but at least the British did not grab their ankles and bend over, presenting their hind sides to Hitler as the ‘glorious’ French did. I’d personally say that integrity to oneself and one’s nation, plus inner fortitude, is more important that the ability to whip up a mean mousse au chocolat or a crème caramel!

Oh, one more thing. The Brit pals I had were capable of this amazing trait where they could be amazingly cultured at one moment, and the next moment they are deep in the muck doing menial work. And anyone who loves rugby is a friend of mine.