Two Days...

I am here in Oxford now after quite a hassle with the plane, customs, and busses. But they say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger so I must be pretty tough by now. In all reality though it really was not too difficult a journey, I am sure there have been worse and I did get here 5 minutes early.
Oxford is incredible. The sheer beauty of the buildings and gardens is enough to amaze most, but when added with the history behind this city it is truly breathtaking. Our program is based at Merton College with seminars at Exeter College. So far the people here are quite friendly and the food is truly filling. I think one meal is almost the same amount of food I normally eat in one day. So much for losing weight. The tutors seem very friendly and the class on Tolkien will be a blast I hope.
So far I have had very little interaction with the natives (sounds like a Jane Goodall film or something I know) but really if this goes on I may have to resort to blatant invites or confrontations. Who goes to Europe to hang out with a bunch of Americans? Not me!!! It is only the second day though so there is hope!

Goals for the next week:

Meet at least one local and have a meaningful conversation

Eat fish and chips

Find this lake Dr. Kluthe kept swearing was here

Pray daily for no more rain

That's enough for now. Will post more later. For now check out the pictures.