I decided to spend some time in Stratford Upon Avon (while in England, do as Shakespeare does!), and so I spent two nights there. Shakespeare really is in there air there, and fate, one of his favorite topics in writing, played a huge part in my stay.
I still hadn’t figured out where I was to stay the night after, and as soon as I got to Stratford Upon Avon, I hoped for a third night there.
But, my room at the bed and breakfast I was at was not open the Saturday to Sunday. The hostess called a friend, and I was booked to stay at this new B and B. As the new hostess greeted me and asked me where I was from, I told her about my research grant in theatre for Young Audiences. As soon as the words came out of my mouth, her jaw dropped. Apparently, one of her good friends from the area had told her just the night before about working at The Unicorn, one of the theatres I am visiting later on. She called him, and I proceeded to spend my whole afternoon with him chatting about TYA, the Unicorn, Caryl Jenner (founder of Unicorn), and much more. He even had a puppet from one of the shows in his attic I was able to see, and incredible writings on TYA that have since gone out of print.
Do I believe in ghosts- I don’t think so, but after this meet up, I believe in the Magic of Stratford Upon Avon!