Back in March, a friend suggested to get tickets to visit Highclere Castle, better known as Downton Abbey. I knew Downton Abbey was serious business in (and outside) the UK, but being among friends I thought I could speak freely, saying that I would love to join despite never having watched the show. I was wrong... The looks and comments that followed not only suggested that the honor of visiting the holy grounds of Downton Abbey should be reserved for true Downton Abbey fans only, for a second I feared that my confession meant the end of our friendship. So I knew what I had to do. The tickets were booked and I had until the end of August to...