An Expotition to Poohsticks Bridge

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We left our hostel, and after several long train and bus rides, got to Pooh Corner.
            We perused the awesome merchandise before inquiring if we could leave our luggage so we didn’t have to drag it through Ashdown Forest (the Hundred Acre Woods). The lady at the desk allowed us to put our heavy bags in the office and then gave us directions to Poohsticks Bridge.
            We collected sticks along the road before we reached the first of many gates we would have to climb over. The walk started pleasantly enough, shaded by tall trees with a wide path. We went up for a bit before turning right onto a narrow trail full of brambles- and bugs. I survived, however, and the next bit of our walk was a wide grassy meadow full of flowers, with an open view of the surrounding land. We then traversed along a road, stopping to admire the small door in the side of a tree, before we reached the bridge.
             We played Poohsticks multiple times. For those not familiar with the game, what you do is toss sticks into the river so that they flow with the current from one side of the bridge to the other. I won the most, and after taking some time to revel in glory, we trekked back to the store for tea.
            We took several more trains and buses to get to Canterbury, where we slogged up a giant hill to our B&B, which was extremely cute, and had extremely comfortable beds. However, we had to go straight back down the hill after leaving our stuff to get to evensong at Canterbury Cathedral.   
            One would think going to so many evensongs would get dull, but they never do. The choir was spectacular, and the church had a high, vaulted ceiling and many lovely stained glass windows.
            From there we went to a dinner to meet my cousin’s fiancé’s family, which was really nice, since I got to meet my new cousins and see some of my family.
            We walked back up the hill and fell asleep instantly. 



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