Packing, Driving & Reading

Things to keep in mind: you will carry your own luggage. There are many stairs, long corridors, uneven surfaces, etc. on the way. Best bet: mid-size luggage with wheels as well as a shoulder bag for carry on. Luggage gets lost -- consider packing an extra set of underwear in your carry on. Medications should be with you in the cabin for the same reason. Buy a bottle of water in the airport. Staying hydrated is the best way to avoid catching a cold in the recirculated air of the cabin. If you are thinking of bringing electronics to entertain you on the flight, remember that recharging will require an adapter (and the difference in current will fry some delicate electronics).

Don't forget the new 3-1-1 rule. It is strictly enforced. While you will be able to take on a personal item (handbag, laptop case, etc.) as well as a carry on piece of luggage when we leave Boston, returning from Heathrow you can only take ONE carry on. Either your "personal item" must fit inside your carry on or one of them must be checked. No exceptions.

Some of us have been discussing carpooling to Boston Logan. We probably need three cars altogether (I believe Jessica has volunteered her boyfriend's car). Respond here if you might be able to volunteer. If you want to drive and leave your car, we can share the cost of parking.

Readings: You will find it advantegeous to have completed the readings prior to the beginning of our rather intensive class time.

• Day 1 (11:40 am - 3:45 pm, Monday, May 14) we will be discussing Beowulf in depth as well as delving into other Anglo-Saxon Poetry. Read 3-96, 109-135
• Day 2 (May 15) Arthuriana 163-258
• Day 3 (May 16) Julian & Margery 508-531, 559-591
• Day 4 (May 17) Medieval drama 531-559, 631-657
• BRING YOUR TEXT WITH YOU on the trip. Consider reading your Chaucer assignment (293-466) on the flight. It will form the bulk of our focus during the trip.