1) What kind of weather can I expect in England in June or August?
Average daytime temperatures in June range from mid-60’s to mid-70’s, but it can get cooler in the late evenings and night. Rain can be frequent at this time so participants are encouraged to bring a lightweight, waterproof jacket or a small umbrella. August temperatures are slightly warmer, but evenings can still be cool. Rain is less likely at this time, but participants are still encouraged to bring a waterproof jacket.
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?
This sojourn involves several tours of historic sites and towns that require walking a considerable distance. All participants should be comfortable walking up to a mile 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 history class.
The works below will help to better acquaint you with the subject matter of this sojourn.
Blair, John, The Anglo-Saxon Age: A Very Short Introduction
Bede, Ecclesiastical History of the English People
The meeting point for this sojourn is the Hotel Royal County in Durham. Participants making their own travel arrangements should plan to arrive between 10:00 and 16:00 on Day 1 of the sojourn: either Sunday, June 3, 2012 or Sunday, August 12, 2012. The first official sojourn activity begins at 17:00 that day.
Optional air package from/to New York: $1,090/person (June departure) / $1,290/person (August departure)
The air package includes round-trip, trans-Atlantic flight, airport transfers in the destination, and 100% travel assurance. This travel package can be booked once you have registered for this sojourn and paid the deposit of $500 per traveler. Scholarly Sojourns can also help arrange your travel from any US gateway.
