A Common Bond

We have made great progress toward the ultimate goal of our journey. That is to say we are nearing Canterbury and the shrine of St. Thomas á Becket.

When the journey began, I was excited at the proposition of traveling with such a diverse group of people. However, I soon realized I had little in common with any of them and the journey soon became miserable. I had no one to share my thoughts or concerns with. As the days progressed, I learned more about each of the other travelers and found some to be very likeable. Others were hard to deal with daily but I have come to understand and respect each of my companions more.

While all thirty-one of us have different views, beliefs, and professions, I have come to the realization that we all have one thing in common: our quest to the shrine.

I started on this journey feeling that all members of the traveling party had their priorities mixed up....except myself, but I now understand that no one is perfect. I may not get along with everyone but I do have this journey in common with them.