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Claudia Lahaie's avatar

I enjoyed reading about London and race. Thank you very much for sharing. It is so complicated at times and sometimes can bring beautiful surprises. I enjoyed the ending. Thank you!

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Leah Redmond Chang's avatar

Yes, it is so complicated -- and I think the references points are constantly shifting.

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Dr Surekha Davies's avatar

I routinely have the same experience crossing the Atlantic in the other direction, to North America: I open my mouth, they know I'm British, and that is the most defining element for strangers with whom I have everyday interactions.

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