Meticulously typing away on a keyboard at the University of Bath library, suffering through the symbols being in all the wrong places... I am happy to inform you that as I read the previous sentence in my head, I heard it in my own voice--with a British accent. That keeps happening to me, and I love it.
Last night recap: We had class, relaxed and did homework in the afternoon (papers...curse you...), and then went on a Jack the Ripper tour that night. I'm a bit easy to scare, so I was glad the sun was still up for our journey; seeing the murder locations in East End and hearing all about the bloody methods was gruesome. I have never in my life been so happy to not be a prostitute in the 19th century. Ick.
Today we rose early, took breakfast at Regent's, and then boarded our coach to Bath. I took a nap on the way--which was definitely needed--and woke up in Stonehenge! We stopped along our way to Bath to see the great crazy circle of rocks.
I admit, I was not as impressed as I would have liked to be. They've set it up as a tourist trap now, with tickets and audio guides and a nice rope fence keeping you from getting too close. I took plenty of pictures, though, and it was something I knew I had to see before leaving England.
After Stonehenge, on to Bath. First stop was the university, up the massive hill (more of a mountain, really). Our accommodations are splendid. Single rooms, big beds, private baths, TVs and a desk and tea and coffee...Just splendid. I took pictures!
We then headed back down the giant hill and left our coach for a few hours to wander around the city, which is absolutely GORGEOUS. I could live here, I truly could. So quaint and quiet and just wonderful. Little shops, beautiful Roman buildings (originals and replicates), and very few cars; it was a relief to not pray for my life when crossing the street. Our group ate dinner together for the first time ever (the whole group...I know, right?) and even that was enjoyable. They're not all bad; I just don't see myself becoming good friends with some of them.
And now, resting in the library after watching Friends with Kalen, Tiffany, and Kristine. We're about to head back, since the library will be closing, and will probably have a lazy night together, just as girls. It will be nice to take a break from the constant rush, and here in patient, quiet Bath it is only too easy to relax.
No offense to anyone, but coming home is going to be very hard for me. The ocean is too big for my liking; I want to be able to see England whenever I want, not just once or twice in my lifetime.
But more on that tomorrow. Time to have some fun!
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