Shakespeare's "Might-have-been" Birthplace

Here I am in the town Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare was born and married his wife Anne Hathaway. This is the house where scholars believe Shakespeare was born and lived while he was a child and young adult.

This window is the original window from the room that Shakespeare "might have been born" in. The best part of this window were the signatures on it. Famous authors (that I love) such as Charles Dickens and Mark Twain signed this window when they visited this same place.

Here is a photo of Anne Hathaway's cottage. At least they actually know she lived here. It was surrounded by wonderful gardens that were just beginning to bloom. I enjoyed this trip to the countryside. It was like a glimpse back into Shakespeare's time.

Brighton's Beautiful Shores

It's been a long time since I've seen a beach. The shores were not sandy, they were rocky. It was my first time visiting a rocky beach and I loved it. Maybe it was bearable because I wasn't walking across them barefoot. The sea smelled lovely, air was so fresh and the shore was so clean and litter-free. The views were wonderful here. 

The sun came out the whole time I was on the beach. I had a great time collecting rocks and shells.

My friends and I spent a lot of our day on this pier. I rode several carnival rides and even ate Haddock and chips here. The pier was a big attraction. All around the pier, there were little shops selling paintings, arts and crafts and postcards. After a full day of walking around and window-shopping, we headed back to the pier at night. It was lovely at night. This view was a perfect ending to a fun-filled day.