Author: Ruben Morgan

Our Canterbury Tales

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The last day in England was spent traveling to Canterbury. This is the tale of our journey.

The beginning of the day was a hot mess of everyone scrambling to figure out what the game plan was. One group already planned a trip to Windsor. Others were shopping. And our group hoped for a trip to the bleach white cliffs of dover. We were unsure of the price of a train ticket round trip and had to call the station. Finally, we learned that the train tickets had a deal that would make our tickets only ₤17, much less than the expected ₤60 we calculated the day before. The fab five (Chris, Juli, Kerry, Ruben and Todd) traveled to Paddington to buy the tickets. When there, the ticket lady determined our best option was to buy the ticket in Victoria station, which is where the train left. With 25 minutes before departure, the team sprinted to Victoria via tube. The tube was nearly about to depart when the fab five squeezed in. A few stops passed until the team reached the station. To our dismay, the queu to purchase tickets was half a football field (European version) long. Risking the situation, the group jumped into an adjacent queu that was nearly empty. The ticket master approved our request and gave us five tickets. With under ten minutes to spare, the fab five rushed to platform 3. After a stressful and time crunching morning, the team successfully hopped a ride on the train.

Perfect Timing

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DSC_0091This trip could not have been planned any better. Since day 1, the trip has had the best of luck, and the best in coordination, to have done what we have accomplished. From what could not be controlled, we are beyond fortunate and thankful that we started with a sunshining, warm day. Ohio gave us a nightmare of winter storms that nature was kind enough to treat us with a beautiful day. The following two days have been colder and with less snow, but they were also more of indoor days. Wednesday was one of my favorites with a fog back dropping Stonehenge, followed by a sun that broke through the clouds at Stourhead and a sunset warming up the enormous Salisbury cathedral. As for what was completed thanks to the extremely talented Mrs Moore, there could not have been a better time to have seen the changing of the guards, sounding of the bells in churches, or a beautiful sunset on the eye. I am very pleased with the perfect timing we’ve been encountering.

Per departure Post

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Waiting in Columbus airport until our 6am flight. No one is really tired, surprisingly. Anxiety kicks in as everyone shares stories of past flights or worries of these. Going to the gate was quick and painless. Getting up in the morning, however, was a struggle. A cup of Joe helped get the day started but, as always, I have that lingering feeling that something is missing... I guess I will find out once I get to London. Thankfully, everyone is here and jittery, and ready for an all day flight. Let the OSU invasion begin. Get ready for two dozen buckeyes, London!

Waiting in Columbus airport until our 6am flight. No one is really tired, surprisingly. Anxiety kicks in as everyone shares stories of past flights or worries of these. Going to the gate was quick and painless. Getting up in the morning, however, was a struggle. A cup of Joe helped get the day started but, as always, I have that lingering feeling that something is missing… I guess I will find out once I get to London. Thankfully, everyone is here and jittery, and ready for an all day flight. Let the OSU invasion begin. Get ready for two dozen buckeyes, London!