1. It’s Fudge Friday! We befriended the workers at the fudge store and found out that if we bought a slice of fudge today, we could get 2 of the 3 spaces stamped on the frequent buyers’ card before we get a free slice of fudge! It was really delicious, and we told them we would definitely be back for the free samples. It was interesting talking to the workers because they said that Americans are less obvious in using sarcasm so essentially we make it more difficult for people to figure out if we are being mean or sarcastic.
2. I got to go punting! I can check that off my list of English things to do before I leave now along with croquet from yesterday. The tour guide told us that punting only takes place at Oxford and Cambridge, and for those who don’t know what it is, it is kind of like a slightly different version of a gondola ride. We were on the 
River Cam on the back side of King’s College. The river is really shallow and so one person stands at the end of the boat, (punt?), and pushes off the bottom of the river with a long pole. It is such a warm day so it was nice to be on the river and run our fingers in the water. We got to see one loud, slightly obnoxious young boy fall into the river when his pole got stuck on the bottom. It was very relaxing and was a great experience.3. We had our first Open House Tea Party. Unfortunately I wasn’t in the mood for tea since it was so hot and we also were on the later side so most of the pastries and cakes were gone, but the small slices we did get to eat were delicious. It was a fun chance to socialize and act sophisticated.
4. We booked tickets for a day trip to Brighton tomorrow!! We found pretty good fares for the bus ride and so we are leaving at 8:30 tomorrow to go to England’s first sea-side resort town. I pored over my Great Britain guide book this morning (thanks Mom!) and found this fun town. There is the Royal Pavilion, (Prince Regent’s Oriental Palace), the Brighton pier with amusement and arcades and the Old Ship Hotel. I think it should be a cute little sea side town and I am really looking forward to spending the day there.
5. We went to a miniature state fair type event that is going on for the entire weekend. There was live music, (some “hick” type band that did some terrible covers of popular songs, sketchy fairground rides, and some cool food and novelty stands. I think it will be more popular during the weekend, but it was cool to just check out and roam around for an hour or so. Ben joined Meg and me, and we just sat on the grass and chatted for a while and it was a really fun atmosphere.
6. Meg and I met up with some friends for the night and ended up sitting at King’s College and discussing old childhood TV shows before calling it a night. Have to get up early for the train tomorrow morning! GREAT day overall!!!
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