Oxford Day 14

I woke up today and did laundry for the first time since I’ve been here. I was pretty amazed that I have made it this far on what I packed. I guess that means I packed too much…

We all met for a while to discuss the details of the next few days and our upcoming challenge for the week. Then we gave the Lytles a royal sendoff as they headed off for their 25^th anniversary trip. We all got in two lines and yelled as Mrs. Lytle ran down the middle to the pretty and decorated convertible Rick was waiting in. As they drove off we laughed at the sign he had on the back of the car. “Just Married… 25 years ago.” I hope they have a fun time.

Man, it was really great today to just not be going anywhere. I’ve done way too much traveling lately. I guess I’ve been walking my tail off too, because the mile and a half or so walk to Sainsbury’s grocery seemed like absolutely nothing.

Cody bought a guitar in a little music shop in downtown Oxford last week. I personally thought he was crazy for doing so, but it was great to have someone to play guitar with today. We worked up a Stephen Speaks song which actually sounds pretty decent. I want to write a song for us to play together. That would be neat.

Wow, it’s pretty tough to get caught up on journals. I guess I’m finally caught up now. It took me quite a while to write 5 days worth. I get distracted really easily, so writing anything is an accomplishment for me.

It’s good to be back to Oxford. It’s weird how quickly my brain adapts to new “homes.” It really felt like returning to home when we got back here. I just wish the people I miss from home were here. That would make it far more pleasant. I think this is close to the midpoint of the trip. It’s taking forever, but I hope I can enjoy the rest of it. This weekend I’ll be going to Wales and Ireland if things turn out as planned. That should be really awesome.