Four years had passed since we’d visited the old country. Yet, despite all that had taken place in the interim, England looked very much as it did last time. The countryside, the towns, the weather appeared as we rembered them.
We met up with family and friends, but mostly we hiked around the south of the country, the furthest place being the Isle of Wight, where we struggled against the strong wind. At least, I did; D took it in his stride.
Of all the photos I posted on Facebook, the ones that got the most responses were these:
With the first photo, I expressed my surprise that D put the cream on first and spread the jam on top. Some commenters agreed with me while others sided with D. A few days later, I took the second photo and posted:
I’m shocked!
MeToday, he put the jam on first, saying he likes to try different ways. Take note, all those who said he was right and I was wrong. He is very fickle.
If you don’t know what I’m going on about, you must come from outside the UK. The question of how to put jam and cream on your scones is the most serious and contentious topic there. 
Now we’re back in the country that’s continuously changing, with weather we could do without.
Watch this space tomorrow when I will be announcing something exciting.
Miriam Drori, Author 