Day 7 // Wonders of History

Today was another pretty laid back day, which was mostly spent driving across beautiful countryside.

We actually got to sleep in this morning (a whole hour whoo hoo!) before checking out of the hotel in Bath and getting on the road. Our first destination: Stonehenge! The drive was quite long, so I was able to take a nap. (This is honestly how most coach bus rides are spent...)

When we finally arrived, we got off of the bus to stand in line to load onto another (shuttle) bus that would take us on a short drive to the actual site of Stonehenge. There was a rope perimeter, so we were not able to get very close but we still managed to get some good pictures. It was so cool to see such a historic monument in person!

After walking around for a little bit, we loaded back onto the shuttle which dropped us off at the gift shop and cafe. We browsed through the shop and then ate lunch. Soon it was time to load back onto the bus for a longer drive to Stratford-upon-Avon. (Also known as the birthplace of Shakespeare!)

When we finally arrived, we unloaded our luggage from the coach bus and checked into our hotel rooms. After taking a few minutes to freshen up, a group of us set off to explore Stratford-upon-Avon. After walking around for about an hour, we decided to get some dinner at the Red Lion. It was pretty good!

Then it was time to meet a different group at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, which shares a building with the historical Swan Theatre. We were able to see an interesting adaptation of The Taming of the Shrew. It was really cool to see a Shakespeare play in his birthplace!

Today may have been laid back, but it was still really enjoyable. One of the things I am enjoying the most is how close I am getting to the rest of the group. We are all experiencing the same places and things, in similar but also in different ways. I am thankful for how welcoming everyone has been and the memories that we are all making together!

_________

"The Earth has music for those who listen." - William Shakespeare