Somebody broke a water pipe in our building, so I trudged across campus for a cup of coffee this morning. Ended up at the student lounge. Now the lounge has a cafeteria, and a large stage (with an impressive sound system) where all manner of folks get up and play music.

I got in line next to the espresso machine, which oddly wasn't staffed - even though it's still morning. It was a rather long line though. What are all these people buying? Scones?

Nope. Beer. They've got beer taps with about fifteen handles. All pumping wildly at 11AM. This is something you don't see in the states. People buying shots of tequila and schooners of beer before afternoon exams - and all apparently sanctioned by the university.

Interesting. I made a note of this; however it is unlikely I'll be spending a lot of time over there in the early mornings as the students are doing. If only because I didn't really care for the beer selection...