Stratford-upon-Avon felt like an entire new world coming from London. It really did feel like going from New York to Arkansas. The whole trip was completely surreal; knowing that ole Will Shakespeare walked the halls we did literally gives me chills to think about. It is really something to think about when seeing the desk, chair, and room where we wrote some of the world’s most adored and admired literary works. Knowing that Shakespeare did not really know the world outside of Stratford, but he came up with these incredible stories, you really don’t realize how magical his brain was until you are there. Stratford was the perfect ending to this magical trip, a quiet goodbye and send-off from the best month ever.
Clearly, I have waited until the very last second to publish this post, all because of the denial that this experience is really over. To say that this month has been the best month of my life would be describing this trip severely short. Seeing theatre almost every night (21 shows total!) is literally a dream come true. And to learn from London pros like Shawn and Susan, that is what made the trip so easy and fun. We are forever indebted to Shawn and Susan – thank you both times 100 billion!!!! What I will remember most, however, is spending every night in our flat, surrounded by the friends that love us for our weird selves. Major shoutout to Ohana fam, for loving one another, and for being open to meeting new people, going on adventures, getting tattoos, going on boat rides, creating not one, but two noise complaints (sorry Shawn), and so many more memories. The sights and shows were amazing, but the laughter and love we came home to in our sweet little 233 flat is what made this place feel like home. Thank you for all the memories; this is a month that will never be beat. I love this place with these people.
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