Yes, I know I've been much less consistent about writing recently. And yes, I know that it doesn't make sense; I'm now in a country with loads of internet access. Sorry about that; I'll try to update a few more times before I finish. Here's the update:
Monday and Tuesday, I continued my research in Nottingham by meeting with several of the rectors in the area. To prove it's a small world, I also met the daughters of one of the priests at the Cathedral in Cape Town! They were visiting the city as well. I also was able to sightsee a bit in Nottingham, which is the home of Sherwood Forest and the Robin Hood tales, as well as a hub of the Eastlands. It's a cool city; very closely packed, very commercial, and also with some great parks along the River Trent.
Then, back to London on the train for another day and a half of sightseeing, during which I took in the Changing of the Guard, a walk along the Jubilee Bridge, through Westminster and past Big Ben, Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square, St. James' Park, Piccadilly Circus, SoHo, and a play at the outdoor amphitheatre at Regent's Park, The Importance of Being Earnest. Very interesting, beautiful and fun! Now, I'm off to Canterbury in the morning!
I thought I'd leave with one anecdote: British English has a number of slight differences that amaze me. One very good example is the implied meaning of the word scheme. In America, scheme has a slightly dirty connotation--something that is a bit under the table. In England, however, every church I've visited advertised their "Gift Aid Scheme" and Nottingham has a "Bicycle Registration Scheme." Don't worry; the church isn't cheating people of money! It's simply their tax-free status, but scheme refers to a much greater array or set-ups here.
Will
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