Cambridge, my Future Home?

On Wednesday we took a relaxing trip to Cambridge. Only about a 30 minute drive we parked at a park and ride and took the bus into town. There just so happened to be a market going on when we got there, so there were many booths set up with various goodies to purchase. We walked through the booths and found a Thai food place to pick up some food. Like I said before, it must be custom to "cut in line" as this happened once again to me. Like before, I patiently waited for the rude man to place his order until it was "my turn". After a quick lunch, and a brief attack by bees, we made our way into the town.

We walked down a little back ally where there was a sign written on the wall that said 'To River'. We followed the narrow road in between very tall, ancient buildings until we reached Kings College as well as Clare College, both apart of University of Cambridge. Kings College is absolutely huge and gorgeous, however we opted going through this college as it was a little to much money to get in. Rather, we went through Clare College which was only 2 Pounds per person.

We walked into a beautiful court yard and proceeded to the gardens. As we made our way through, we came to a bridge where people were able to get gondola rides. The river looked packed as boat after boat floated by. However, the romantic appeal was lost when a group of tourists from China floated by yelling and screaming. Unaware of British custom of soft spoken words and the fact that they were actually at a functioning college, it quickly became quite irritating. However, we followed a garden path to the back of the college and found the most beautiful flowers and waterfalls. The perfect place to "Zen out".

After the tour of Clare College we continued our walk through the city. Most buildings on the roads seem to be the dorms for the students while the court yards lay behind them. The further we walked the more colleges we passed, each for a specific trait or department. Quite the college town. Although, because it is University of Cambridge, it is very unlike the college towns we would find in the states. Cambridge is all business!

By the end of the day, the only souvenir that was a must for me, was a University of Cambridge sweater. As I would give anything to one day be able to attend or teach at either Cambridge or Oxford, it would have been shameful to not be willing to represent!

This city is ancient and beautiful and close together. Not nearly as busy as London, as I actually felt comfortable crossing the streets because throughout the who day, maybe 3 cars passed me. Walkers and bikers could be seen at every angle. Maybe one day, we will see myself sitting in one of the college court yards studying for my next class. We can only hope.

As for the next 3 days, we are taking a weekend trip to see Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford and Warwick. Posts may be limited as I am unsure of internet access that will be available. But once I am able, you will hear and see all about it!