Stratford-upon-Avon

"Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name" -- well, I can tell ya those lines have never worked for me since I learned them back in Form Five (11th Grade.) It was truly a royal treat to get to stroll around Stratford-upon-Avon, a short 45minute train ride (costing all of £6.50) and learn so much more of the bard's life.

Some of life's best events are those unplanned, as was this day trip I took, as has been the case for many, many other such occurrences on this journey. Maybe it's just a great excuse for my lack of planning abilities, but I am finding each day to come by chock full of delightful surprises. Or maybe I am just learning to find delight in all that I encounter?!

I visited Shakespeare's house where he was born (first picture on upper left) down right to his burial grounds, the house he'd bought and lived in after he'd made his riches in London and to his doctor son-in-law's beautiful house from which the manicured garden picture was taken. A splendid afternoon, by any other means would probably have been equally awesome!