Saturday 28 July 2007

I wonder if this is what Geoffrey Chaucer had in mind?

I don’t think so.

With Doug and Blake’s stay growing to a close on their last full day we all hopped on a train and travelled out to Canterbury… here is our tale.

We entered the town like most pilgrims of which Chaucer wrote would have… through its West Gate which still stands today. The medieval city still holds most of its charm with some very scenic views especially along the River Stour.

The Canterbury Cathedral is the centerpiece of the city’s sights, and it didn’t disappoint. Home to the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Cathedral is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England.

We were treated to the sounds of the choir practising as we toured the interior which included the highlights of the Tomb of The Black Prince and with out a doubt, the area where the shrine to Thomas Becket once stood. Due to Henry VIII’s decision to destroy the shrine in 1538, all that remains is a lit candle.