1) What kind of weather can I expect in Southeastern England in August?
Average August daytime temperatures in Southeastern England range from mid-60’s to the low-70’s, but it can get cooler in the late evenings and night. Rain is less frequent at this time of year than others, but participants are still highly encouraged to bring a lightweight, waterproof jacket or a small umbrella.
2) Can I arrive before or remain after the sojourn?
Yes. If you would like to arrive at the start location in advance or remain at the end location after the sojourn has concluded, Scholarly Sojourns can help you arrange your hotel accommodation and is often able to secure attractive rates. Please indicate these preferences to us after you have registered for a particular sojourn.
3) How much walking will be required on this sojourn?
As an Active Scholar program, this sojourn involves walking a considerable distance each day. All participants should be comfortable walking up to three miles at a time and climbing up to three flights of stairs at a time.
4) I am a single traveler, can you help me find a roommate?
Scholarly Sojourns will do all we can to match single travelers with a suitable roommate if they desire. But we cannot guarantee that roommates will be available. Therefore all single travelers should register as such and be prepared to pay the single traveler rate should a roommate not be identified.
5) Is this sojourn appropriate for children?
This sojourn is not appropriate for children. Young adults, however, will find the program quite enjoyable, and they may find it gets them extra credit in their English literature class.
The works below will help to better acquaint you with the subject matter of this sojourn.
Chaucer: Contemporary Approaches
By: Susanna Fein & David Raybin
Pennsylvania State University Press (December 1, 2009)
Canterbury Tales, The
By: Geoffrey Chaucer, Nevill Coghill (Editor & Translator)
Penguin Classics; Revised edition (February 4, 2003)
The meeting point for this tour is the Mad Hatter Hotel in London’s Southwark Borough. The hotel is easily accessible by public transport from both London Heathrow and London Gatwick Airports. Participants making their own travel arrangements should plan to arrive here between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM on the first day of the Sojourn. You will be greeted by your tour director who will assist you checking in.
Optional air package: from $1,195/person
The air package includes round-trip international airfare, airport transfers in the UK, and 100% travel assurance. Price is subject to change until booked.
