Expat Sat: Alida from South Africa

“I met the love of my life in the UK and my life has become more interesting since!”

When did you move to England and why?

For a better, richer future – June 2003

What was your first weird experience?

Getting attacked for my mobile on a bus – I’ve just moved away from that for *&^%$ sake!

What do you miss the most about home?

The sea, my family, music vibe and beach camp fires!

Who are your fave English band and writers?

Massive Attack, Zero 7, Sting

Which B grade British celebrity do you love to hate?

Amy Winehouse

What do you read on the tube?

Metro

Finish these sentences

The best things about England are … Stonehenge, public transport, forests, and world class bands!

The best thing to come out of England is … football and a classy accent.

The next prime minister of England should be … Alan Sugar.

Boris Johnson is … the mayor

You can follow Alida’s band on myspace : www.myspace.com/recoup