Stratford

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Hey there!
The last couple of weeks have been very busy!
I had papers and final exams for the two classes I took first half. I think I did okay on everything. We start two new classes (Jane Austen and Drama II) on Wednesday.
Today we went to the birthplace of Shakespeare. It was pretty neat and historic, etc. However, I found it made me sick of Shakespeare rather than appreciate him... They are so just trying to squeeze all the money possible out of that as they can. Pubs and shops have names in reference to them, there are museum houses everywhere, you have to pay to see his grave in the Church... At least I think we did. The sign to the Church even mentions that it is 'Shakespeare's Church.' I think that is a little much. It is a beautiful church though. It was still really cool. I learned lots of things and took pictures 😊
Tomorrow we are going to Broughton Castle. I'm not really sure what the significance of that is but I'm excited to see a trueblue castle! The real macoy! Yeah man.
I am really excited for Jane Austen. I hope the profs are good. Right now I'm reading Emma. 4/6 books.

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Photos

Shakespeare's Best Bed
He gave it to the Hathaways apparently

Best Bed
The beds had rope on them for the mattress type thing. you tightened them before you got in bed. That's why we say sleep tight!

Hathaway cottage
Out the window