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Hi lawgirl, I visited England in '97 and had a great time! I stayed with my friend in Ludlow. First day I spent hours exploring very old castle-ruins, imagining myself to be a princess up in the turrets awaiting my prince charming, galloping on his white stead in the distance. I decided not to go to London because many people told me that in order to get the most benefit one had to spend a week or so there. I went on the Magical Mystery Tour Bus ride in Liverpool. Loved it - and don't usually like tour-guided events, but we got to go by Strawberry Fields (the orphanage), Penny Lane (smalltown street where the Beatles hung out as kids and yes, it was all there - the barber shop and all), saw the homes where all the Beatles grew up, and ended up at The Cavern (where the Beatles were discovered). I sat in the pub next door (The Grapes) and wrote Beatles postcards to all my friends in America. I had fun just taking the trains, meeting people, and spent my last night at Brighton, which reminded me of San Francisco. English people are incredibly gracious and polite. They are not as outgoing as we are, but will go the second mile to help you if you need it. Once in a pub, (the English like to stand around drinking ale, vs. sitting, I noticed) I asked an Englishman what he thought of Americans. He said, "Well, we think you're pretty naive. You haven't been around very long." You will love England! Have fun!