When people die here, they have lots of sort of… get-togethers

The first time we revisit England after moving to Ireland, we get stuck in weekend traffic going west out of London.

“It must be a really big funeral,” my six year old says from the back seat.

“It’s not a funeral,” I say, “it’s just too many people trying to leave London at the same time. In England, traffic isn’t just for funerals.”