Trip to Cambridge
We were away by 930am with our sandwiches all made for our lunch stop. Up the M27/M3 and for nostalgia we stopped at the Fleet service centre. Memories coming back as this was where we were stopped on our last visit. The police having followed us for at least 15 mins. Sirens and flashing lights is not something we want to experience again. It was anon event this time and we had our coffee and set off again. On up to the M25 where we swung a left to take us round to the Cambridge exit. A few slow spots but otherwise the run was very good and the traffic kept up to 60-70mph most of the way. Looking out for exit 27 Cambridge here we come!
Arrived and parked at the Lion Plaza car park to find the tourist bureau as it was now 1pm and we wanted to sort out where to stay. Checked out Ely but decided to stay closer to town. Canterbury house B&B sounded pretty good , but before setting off we sat in the Great St Mary’s church ground and had our sandwiches sitting next to Naris Reed who died at 17 in 1837. She didn’t mind.
We were away by 930am with our sandwiches all made for our lunch stop. Up the M27/M3 and for nostalgia we stopped at the Fleet service centre. Memories coming back as this was where we were stopped on our last visit. The police having followed us for at least 15 mins. Sirens and flashing lights is not something we want to experience again. It was anon event this time and we had our coffee and set off again. On up to the M25 where we swung a left to take us round to the Cambridge exit. A few slow spots but otherwise the run was very good and the traffic kept up to 60-70mph most of the way. Looking out for exit 27 Cambridge here we come!
Arrived and parked at the Lion Plaza car park to find the tourist bureau as it was now 1pm and we wanted to sort out where to stay. Checked out Ely but decided to stay closer to town. Canterbury house B&B sounded pretty good , but before setting off we sat in the Great St Mary’s church ground and had our sandwiches sitting next to Naris Reed who died at 17 in 1837. She didn’t mind.
Then it was on to the ring road and with a few U turns we found the place. En Suite and clean and tidy. Dropped our bags had a wash and checked our local map and set off walking into town. Past Magdalene College, Pepys library closed today so on further over the River Cam and we were collared to go for a 45 minute Chauffeured punt ride with commentary. 2 seniors 10 quid each. OK we went to join our ride at Jesus Green. We were introduced to our “chauffeur” a young guy drinking his way around Europe who hailed from Brisbane. He had learnt the spiel and had all the info. (Check the River Cam link )
Needless to say he had all the gift of the gab, some of ……windows which had been bricked up years ago were done so because they was a window tax imposed. It is thought that this is where the term (“daylight robbery) came from. One of the little gems our guide told us was that when when Charles attended Kings College his bodyguard who was with him at all times, sat in on the lectures etc, and so it was thought that it was only fair that he could sit for the degree himself. They both took the exams and the bodyguard received a higher degree. Our fellow Aussie assures us that was a fact!. He did tell us a few others, but as I don't want to end up in the Tower I won't put them on the WWW.
Safely back to the river bank we set off to continue our walk. Most places were now closed for the day, last entry being 4.30pm. So, to look for a pub to have a drink. Checked a few out but the Mitre did the trick. Great meal, ordered wine and they only had Australian reds to select from. Out of Jacobs Creek so settled on a Crescent Bay, from SE Australia. Pretty tired we set off for our B&B as it was at least a 20-minute walk. Very tired and so to bed. Turned the news on to catch up with the details of the recent foot and mouth disease. The devastation for the farmers having their livestock slaughtered was upsetting.
Needless to say he had all the gift of the gab, some of ……windows which had been bricked up years ago were done so because they was a window tax imposed. It is thought that this is where the term (“daylight robbery) came from. One of the little gems our guide told us was that when when Charles attended Kings College his bodyguard who was with him at all times, sat in on the lectures etc, and so it was thought that it was only fair that he could sit for the degree himself. They both took the exams and the bodyguard received a higher degree. Our fellow Aussie assures us that was a fact!. He did tell us a few others, but as I don't want to end up in the Tower I won't put them on the WWW.
Safely back to the river bank we set off to continue our walk. Most places were now closed for the day, last entry being 4.30pm. So, to look for a pub to have a drink. Checked a few out but the Mitre did the trick. Great meal, ordered wine and they only had Australian reds to select from. Out of Jacobs Creek so settled on a Crescent Bay, from SE Australia. Pretty tired we set off for our B&B as it was at least a 20-minute walk. Very tired and so to bed. Turned the news on to catch up with the details of the recent foot and mouth disease. The devastation for the farmers having their livestock slaughtered was upsetting.
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