Belen's Top 10 moments at the Dickens Universe

Getting on a plane for the first time! Experienced scary turbulence and confusing terminals.

Being surrounded by hardcore Dickens fans (may have been converted to one!)

Having never seen deer before, seeing a total of 14 deer in three days was pretty awesome

Adventure time with Mary Ann and Belen, exploring Santa Cruz by travelling the more adventurous trails.

"Who are you going to call? Lit critics!" - from the Martin Chuzzlewit farce

Doing close readings aloud and exploring the many hidden messages of Dickens.

Meeting super friendly bus drivers

Getting excited when talking about Dickens to other Dickensians.

Noticing the lack of diversity and being able to talk about it with other fellow Dickensians

Enjoying the company of Ms.Barrios and Mrs.McFadden all throughout the week and having a lovely dinner at a Hawaiian themed restaurant.