Well, I'm living in Wales although born 'n' raised in southern Ontariariario. I didn't *have* to learn Welsh, but I did, and I'm sure that it helps to get further under the skin of the nation. Some might argue that it wasn't a huge cultural shift and, indeed, I didn't expect it to be, given that I was raised in the North American Welsh community. But - bloody 'ell - the cultural chasms were still there, albeit camouflaged.

I read recently that a quantum leap, in science, was actually a shift so miniscule that it could hardly be measured, but with huge repercussions. That's what living here's been like - and I've been here 20 years!

Musically, yes, it's had an effect. Particularly in terms of wanting to know about the history of songs rather than just enjoying them as performance pieces.

Would I do it again, knowing what I know now. mmm. Don't know. The grass is always greener ...

sian