Exploring Hereford

So today Micaela and I went into the small city of Hereford, England - which is close to Fairfield High School. Micaela needed to pick up a couple more things for the school uniform. Yes, students here in most schools wear uniforms. The store we went to was in the Mayford Shopping Center and was full of racks of black pants, black skirts, white polos with various monogrammed insignia for multiple schools in the area, sweatshirts, rugby shirts and shorts for physical education classes and ties for young men.

I actually think I like this idea of wearing a school uniform, and quite frankly, would have liked to purchase one of the school sweaters for myself. Back home dressing in school clothing for spirit events, homecoming and various athletic events is a normal thing...why not for the daily teaching of class. I like it...and think of how much money it saves in a child's wardrobe! How easy it is to get dressed each morning!

Overall, I loved the city of Hereford. It was exciting and energetic. The cathedral was a marvelous wonder, and Miss Sweeney will understand how I felt when I walked in to it, because it was as if I had walked in to Notre Dame for the first time all over again. On another trip to Hereford, which will be soon, I will take multiple photos of this area and go on a tour of the cathedral, which is also home to the Mappa Mundi. *Homework - go google it!

Hereford also has its own professional football team, the Hereford United.

The shops in the Mayford Center were plentiful and there were a myriad of the usual chain stores we have seen, as well as some very unique small posh stores.

Stay tuned for more adventures in Hereford! Now its getting interesting...!!!