Remember that John Wayne movie "True Grit"?
Well, just got back from England and met what I consider to be some "True Brits". Huge amounts of common sense, a love of the land, tough as bull leather, extremely proficient with firearms and great fans/trainers of good gundogs.
Although I've been to England many, many times, this is really the first time I was out with their outdoorsmen. Indeed, I stayed with a family at this estate for nearly a week and was included in the daily activities.
I came away with the feeling that this group at least had far more in common with the Americans I associate with than I ever would have expected. There just wasn't much difference, really.
A thoroughly enjoyable holiday.