Canterbury Crowes by Ayana
We arrived in Canterbury on Friday around noon, and then we walked into the city (our hostel is actually just outside of the Canterbury city walls).
We made our way to St Martin’s, which is one of the birthplaces of Christianity in England. St Martin’s Church is surrounded by a cemetery, and we did a devotional there about how we want to be remembered. Everyone’s emotions were high as we discussed loss, and how we endure.
That afternoon, we got a chance to explore Canterbury. We found shops (many of the girls bought dresses), and basically absorbed the history that permeates Canterbury. Everyone had a great time experiencing the city, but we were still anxious for more.
Our Friday night ended with dinner back at the YHA Canterbury, where we met an interesting group of women called the Canterbury Crowes! The women (who actually hail from Matlock and Derbyshire) are an over 35 field hockey team also staying at the hostel, and let’s just say they know how to have a good time! Sam played for them in the YHA back yard, and he made about 7 pounds (or $12) in tips. It was really funny seeing the ladies sway back and forth singing to Sam’s music–he even threw in a worship song!