Canterbury

So we had our first week of classes, taught by Oxford professors, or "tutors" as they call them here. Very intimidating, and lots and lots of work to do.
But we decided to take our work with us and head to Canterbury for the weekend! Took the 6 am train and landed in freeezing Canterbury. We explored the Canterbury Cathedral for about an hour.
It was built in the first century, and is most famous for St. Thomas Becket, the archbishop of Canterbury who was murdered by King Henry II (i think) inside the church. When he died, miracles started occurring in the church and they proclaimed Thomas a saint.

Then we found our hostel (very sketchy place, but you get what you pay for) and enjoyed the most delicious meal I've had since I got to England, in this restaurant called la Trappiste. Later we spent hours at a wonderful Thai restaurant for dinner.

Day two was spent in cafes because it was so cold and we had so much homework to do. We also managed to go see the Roman museum. There was a roman town built underneath Canterbury. Then we went to the Canterbury Tales reenactment, where I kind of went crazy with glee. It was so great.

But we were happy to come back to Bath. And this week the parents are coming to get a taste of Bath :)