Oxford

I decided to take a day and visit Oxford because I had read so much about it. I remember several years ago reading a historical fiction novel called "The Inklings." I don't remember much of the plot, big surprise I often re-read books b/c I forget I have already read them. What I do remember from the book was that the "Eagle and Child" was the pub that a literary group met at to discuss what they were working on, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R Tolkien among them. They called themselves the "Inklings." I have always loved these two authors because their stories were some of the first ones that introduced me to the world of literature. Since college, reading has been a huge part of my life, thanks to a push from my mom too. I have always thought it would be great to write a book of fiction. To have a story and be inspired to put it to the page is a very romantic idea to me. I doubt I will ever actually do so, but if I was an actor, I would play a writer :). Anyway, I say all of this because Oxford is FULL of character that inspires. I think it would be tough not to let your imagination run wild being there, it oozes from the walls. How's that for literature! You have to keep your eyes open in Oxford because there is so much to see. It's like The Shire, Narnia, and Hogwarts all in one. The history and the great men and women that have studied at an Oxford University was fascinating to learn as well. I am fairly certain most of the day my jaw was to the floor and I said the phrase "you've got to be kidding" alot.