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It could happen. You walk into a pub and there's Prince Harry. You attend a garden party and there's the Queen. In an attempt to help you keep your composure, following is royal meet & greet protocol. Try to follow it so as not to make all Americans look hopelessly backward. How to bow or curtsy: Men: Bow from the head only. This is called a neck bow. Women: Do a small curtsy. This video shows proper execution. Or: Simply shake hands in the usual way.
How to address members of the royal family: The Queen: The correct formal address is to say 'Your Majesty' the first time, and then simply 'Ma'am' after that. Please note that ‘Ma’am’ does not rhyme with ‘jam.’ Say the American word 'mom' and you'll be close enough. Male members of the Royal Family: use the title 'Your Royal Highness' first, then 'Sir'. Other female members of the Royal Family: use 'Your Royal Highness' followed by 'Ma'am.'
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Saturday 9/21
Land at Heathrow, train to paddington, train to Exeter, train to barnstaple, walk to The Old Vicarage—where we are staying until Thursday.
After our tea we walk to the bus station to pick up bus schedules. Hop the 21 to Fremington, which is where we left off last time.
Sunday, 9/22 Morning
Ate a marvelous breakfast, then walked straight out of Barnstaple to pick up the path heading northwest.
Sunday, 9/22 Afternoon
We walk Braunton to Saunton, intending to catch bus at Saunton, except I read Saturday’s bus schedule instead of Sunday’s because it’s so easy to do that and we soon find out there is no Sunday bus service in Saunton.
Saturday, 9/22 Evening
Our main goal on Sunday every time we come to England is it to make it to a Sunday Roast Dinner. Usually we miss it. Today though we are lucky: we find a good place in Braunton and end the walk on a full-belly note. Total miles today: 11.5.
