SCCS London Literary Trip: Day 3 - Wednesday, April 19th 2017

Sunrise on the moors - it doesn’t get much more beautiful than that! Well-rested and well-breakfasted, we ventured back in to the town center of Haworth today and began our morning with a brisk mile walk up the moors, the inspiration for much of the Bronte sisters' literature. From the top, we could see for miles across the expanse of the English countryside. A little drama up on the hill, Catherine and Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights appeared in the form of two of our talented students and gave us a performance straight out of the gothic novel. They were brilliant! A tour of the Parsonage and the church followed with up close and personal details of the famous family. We were sobered to understand that though they professed the Truth, the family didn’t live out their faith. We were challenged to live authentically with robust obedience to and tender affection for the Lord. A little shopping, a cup of yummy soup and we bid farewell to this lovely town. Off to Stratford-upon-Avon!

Heading up to the Bronte home

In front of the Bronte's church

Bronte's Church

Walking up to the Moors

A little reading from Wuthering Heights

On the Moors enjoying the view

Everyone really enjoyed taking in all the beauty that was up here

The cemetery by the Bronte church

Saddened by the baby grave stones

Preparing to enter the Bronte home

This cat didn't like Debbie Bannerman so much...

Inside Bronte's Church

The students praying they would not walk away from the faith they have been taught and know

Parents praying they would live out their faith to their children

Beautiful view from the hotel

The swans on the River Avon where Weeping Willows grace the banks invited us to Shakespeare’s hometown. Our hotel, the Crowne Plaza, sits on the edge of this picturesque town. We tried our skills at punting on the River and found that we better keep our day jobs! Made for some great pictures and a whole lot of laughs (from the spectators especially!) This celebrated town is the perfect mix of old and new - from neighborhoods of original cobblestone streets and rickety homes to the contemporary Royal Shakespearean Theater.

In front of the Crowne Plaza

The Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Getting ready to go punting

So many geese and swans all around

This one didn't like how close I got to his babies

Caden enjoying his ride

We finished today with a dinner cruise down the Avon on the Countess of Evesham. While the boat only holds 44 passengers, some were treated to dinner at the Rooftop Restaurant at the Royal Shakespearean Theater. Either option was the perfect ending to the best day yet. We finish today with grateful and happy hearts. This sweet group of travelers are thoroughly enjoying each other in conversation and discovering this incredible country together. We’re going to explore this town top to bottom tomorrow morning! Care to join us?