Hannaround the World : I Accidentally Called Shakespeare Overrated

This was the day we went to Stratford Upon Avon. It was a lovely time. Whilst walking through Shakespeare's childhood house, I said, "I always think it's funny when a whole town is a tourist attraction because of one person." The people around me turned with dropped jaws. One lady was so offended. She very rudely asked me, "Do you even know what he did? That's a pretty stupid statement." I, being the loving and respectful young woman I am, glared back at her with a sassy face and replied some remarks I am not too proud of. I would just like to state to the universe that I don't think Shakespeare is overrated or that we shouldn't want to visit his birthplace and whatnot. I was merely remarking that it is a bit comical that this whole town thrives because of one man who lived hundreds of years ago. The town itself is nothing extra special, but William Shakespeare made it a desirable place to visit. There. I have spoken my peace.

I thouroughly enjoyed Stratford! Guess what. I bought my prom dress there. I know that sounds a bit crazy but it was beautiful and unique and no one in Texas will have it. It is flowy so it was easily packed in my suitcase. I love it.

So yeah. Back to the important stuff.

This is the church Shakespeare is buried in ft. Alex and Brian, two boys in my choir. Thanks for the graceful and unintentional photobomb.

This guy is called Shakespeare's ghost. I innocently walked up to take a picture with him. He reached out and grabbed my hand and pulled me closer. As you can see in the picture on the left, he leaned in to whisper in my ear, "I'm gonna have you." Yes. The picture on the right is my terrified reaction. He then jumped towards me. I quickly started walking away, but my friends all shouted for me to turn around. I swiftly turned and he was right behind me reaching his arms out. It was terrifying. I'm sure you're all thinking, "It's his job to be creepy. Don't be such a wimp." But let me tell you, I observed him with several other people before and after I took the pictures and he did nothing of the sort. I had to walk past him later to get to a store and he pointed at me and stared until I walked into the store. YIKES.

Shakespeare's childhood home.

Our awesome tour guide, Stan the Man. Check out our matching hats. All the cool people are wearing them.

Anne Hathaway's garden. This was called a willow something romantic I don't remember but it was cool. They have a bench inside and if you push a button, a voice starts reading Shakespeare's romantic sonnets.