Well, Scotbill, you sure can't call me tribal. I'm yer actual hybrid or, if you prefer, mongrel. First 18 years BEA/BAED/Shorthaul, then longhaul (via what was in reality still BCal.)
I found it a very big challenge having to make the tactical decisions mentioned by Bergerie1, and even Lagos had a (wonky) ILS and half-a-dozen runway lights! At quite a few destinations you were lucky if you had a VOR or NDB. It was just so basic - that was what caused my own culture-shock.
However, you're quite right to point out the essential 'sameness' of pilots. The ill-feeling that existed back then was very unpleasant.
For old time's sake, have a pint of heavy and a chix vindaloo for me, preferably at the Koh-i-Noor!