Some much needed space

Space is something I've taken for granted. I have lived in a big city my whole life. I've been in rush hour traffic. I've been in overcrowded malls, stores and restaurants. I thought I could handle London, but it was nothing to compare. It makes me miss my personal space. London was made for people to walk and use the Tube. I doubt you have to own a car, since everything is so compact and close. It's suffocating at times and makes me realize how much I couldnt live here. I don't like being shoved into a train or pushed around at a store on a daily basis, it would drive me crazy. That is why I was beyond thankful for our day trip to Dover and Canterbury.

Our first stop was Dover, near the white cliffs. It was breathtaking to see the sun (which was thankfully out in the morning) glistening on the English Channel and making the cliffs even whiter. Like everything in England, the history goes back ages. The castle atop the cliffs overlooked the sea and seemed to intimidate even time. We explored the secret wartime tunnels dug into the cliff in the late 18th to early 19th century. They held a prominent role in WWII as they hosted troops and secret war councils. After a rushed tour and lots of pictures, we headed to our next stop; Canterbury.

As an English major, I was looking forward to Canterbury. I had read a little of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales last semester and I was excited to see the story come to life. We explored the cathedral, which still towered over the town, and learned more of the amazing history of England. The beauty and majesty and history of the cathedral showed why pilgrims made trips to it constantly. I would gladly go back, given the chance.