1. My Pilgrimage: South Carolina to Great Britain
Renee’ McRae
Mrs. Atkinson
English IV
February 18, 2009

2. How will I get there?
Using I found a US Airways flight leaving Myrtle Beach, SC at 6:50 pm tomorrow.
I will fly US Air from Myrtle Beach, SC to Charlotte, NC and from Charlotte, NC to Washington D.C.
From Washington D.C., I will take an overnight flight on British Airways to London’s Heathrow Airport.
The total cost for round trip tickets is $
My return flight will also require two stops, one in Washington D.C. and one in Charlotte, NC. This flight will leave London’s Heathrow Airport at 11:05am on March 4, 2009, and I will tentatively return to Myrtle Beach at 7:20pm the same day.

4. What will I do for entertainment?
Visit Buckingham Palace
Visit Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
Visit Westminster Abbey
Watch a play at the Globe Theater
Visit Windsor Castle
Visit Shakespeare’s home at Stratford upon Avon
Visit Canterbury Cathedral
Visit Stonehenge
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Visit Inverness
Visit Eilean Donan Castle

5. Sightseeing Photos!! Westminister Abbey Shakespeare's Globe Theater
Buckingham Palace
Big Ben!
Parliament:
House of Lords and House of Commons
Changing of the Guard

6. Shakespeare's Family Home: Stratford upon Avon
Sightseeing Photos!!
Canterbury Cathedral
Windsor Castle
Shakespeare's Family Home: Stratford upon Avon

7. Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Sightseeing Photos!!
Scottish Countryside
Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Stonehenge

8. Sightseeing Photos!! Eilean Donan Castle Inverness Castle
McRae Family Ancestral Home
Eilean Donan Castle
Inverness Castle
Eilean Donan Castle at Dusk

9. Map it Out!!

11. Where will I stay? Part One
During the London area portion of the trip, I will stay at one of the Radisson Edwardian Hotels: Vanderbilt in South Kensington. The length of my stay will be approximately five days at the cost of $180/night. The total cost of lodging in London will be approximately $ Breakfast each day is included in the cost of the stay.
This hotel is located within walking distance of many museums, Buckingham Palace, and the Houses of Parliament. The Vanderbilt Hotel in South Kensington is a prime location for sightseeing in London!

12. Where will I stay? Part Two
I will stay one or two nights in Canterbury at The Pilgrims Hotel. Cost for my stay will be approximately $150.
I will stay one night in Salisbury, near Stonehenge. The cost for one night in the Antrobus Arms Hotel is around $100.

13. Where will I stay? Part Three
While in Scotland, I will spend several days in the town of Dornie to explore the Eilean Donan castle and the area of my ancestors. The cost of a room in Conchra House is approximately $50/night.
I will end my tour of the Scottish countryside in Edinburgh, Scotland before returning to London for the flight home.

14. My Pilgrimage Prologue
On February 19th, when the winter
blues had set in deep, my friends
and I left for Myrtle Beach in a
Jeep Cherokee, airport bound and
ready to fly. Our first stop would
be Charlotte, then D.C. before
touching down at London’s
Heathrow Airport. With me I
carried four friends with whom I
could travel now and then, near
and far, at home and abroad. Before
I take my story further, let me tell you
who they were, what they do, and
why they’ll be traveling along with you
know who…
First, there is Jalisa. The finest friend
is she; one who loves our language
and even history. She is the perfect
traveling friend, for I never have to
worry about arguing or making
amends. She loves to read and watch
movies about the places we will go; I
couldn’t think of anyone else who
would enjoy this trip prologue.
Then, there is Bobbie, no one is more
fun than she, though literature and
history aren’t her really quite her
thing. She cares more about
shopping, partying, and the social
scene. Since partying is what she likes,
she goes her own way; sometimes this
sparks a fight. But I couldn’t leave her out, or
feelings would be hurt, so that’s why I’m off to
London with a friend whom I hope won’t act like
a jerk.

15. My Pilgrimage Prologue
Then, there is Casey. Another great friend is
she, also a teacher, and a fun, fun, friend for me.
Unlike Bobbie, Casey likes to read, see the
sights, and gain some culture before we have
to leave. Sometimes Casey gets crazy when
she’s having fun. I just hope it won’t
make her lazy while we’re on the run.
I saved the best for last, my sister and my
Friend, for whom this experience may be
the best in the end. She’ll enjoy the sights and
appreciate most of all, the castle which bears our
name, though it’s not written on the wall.
Since my trip begins tomorrow, I must be on the
run. I have to catch a flight, so I can begin my
fun. This trip will make the memories to last a
lifetime through and give me the stories that I
can share with you.
We’ll begin our journey in London, and we’ll
remain a while. Then, we’ll travel to Canterbury.
Yes, that’s right. Try not to smile. It’s not just
because I teach it; this island contains my roots,
which is why I’ll travel to Scotland to see where
my ancestors tread their boots. I can’t wait to
see the castles or to watch the plays; this is such
an exciting journey where I’ll spend the next
fourteen days.
Take a moment to consider where your journey
make take you. It could be Africa or Iowa; the
rest is up to you!!

16. Works Cited
“Antrobus Arms Hotel.” 17 Feb
“Cheap Flights, Event Tickets, Hotels, Rental Cars, Vacations.” Cheap Tickets. 17 Feb
“Conchra House: The Sheltered Place.” 17 Feb 2009.
“Luxury London Hotel: Four Star Vanderbilt Hotel.” Radisson Hotels Feb
“The Pilgrims Hotel: Canterbury/Kent.” The Pilgrims Hotel. 17 Feb