Blogs from Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 2

This morning we packed and set off for Heathrow again to pick up our car. We had to wait a while for the car to be located and washed, but eventu we were on our way. With enough data on the phone, we used it as our gps, and were soon on our way to the motorway. Our first objective was Duxford, and the Imperial war museum. Duxford is a flying base, now 100 years old. It has a variety of displays- planes on static display, planes being reconditioned, the history of the airfield, and an American museum recognising that the Americans took over the base and used it in WW2. The weather was very average today, rain, sun, wind. We got it all. The base is quite big, and at one point as we were ... read more

We drop Barbie off at the station. She's a civil celebrant, and she needs to go back to London for the day to officiate at the funeral of one of her daughter's friends. We visit Auntie Beth again, but unfortunately today she's unresponsive. She looks like she's trying to open her eyes, but just can't quite manage it. We tell her we'll come back again tomorrow, but we're not sure that she understands. Sally says that this is unfortunately far more typical than the brightness of yesterday. We drive to the small town of Ely, which is the home of a large and apparently famous cathedral. The signs in the car park say that parking here is free, and that anyone who parks here should tell their friends about it. It seems to be working; the ... read more

After our crepes and coffee we walked across the road, nay we snaked and weaved our way between hoards of college students walking, riding their bikes and taking selfies. Heading for Kings College we took our lives in our own hands. Entrance to the front is completely barred unless you are a student, It was a long walk for us plebs and non students around to the tradesmens entrance at the back of the building. Entrance fee is £5.50 for over 65's and £9 for under 65's. I wish all of Europe would make a rule as to what an OAP is. Sometimes it is over 65, other times it is over 60 and occaisionally in France mostly it is not at all. Why cannot everyone abide by the same rule I wonder? Wouldnt it be ... read more

The run up to a holiday is always a busy time. Trying to work out what clothes to take. Will we need jumpers? Will it be cold? Do we need that thicker coat? Should we just take thin clothing and hope for the best. The long range 2 week weather forecast was giving us few clues. We completed filling Suzy’s fridge full of enough food to last about three days. We took our currency and our passports together with Suzy’s file which contains train tickets, campsite bookings and booking for our Padua card up to the van. We thought a lot about what we needed and gave up as usual thinking that if we have forgotten something it won’t be the end of the world. Have we got everything? Even after two and a half years ... read more

We love visiting our friends in Cambridge. Somehow we always seem to discover great places when we go there. This time was no exception. First there was a great walk in the Cambridgeshire countryside near their home in Cambourne. Lakes lined with fishermen, windmills, cornfields - it had it all. And to top it off, the sun was shining and it was a glorious day. We also went into the city of Cambridge for another wander around. It was very busy with tourists from all over the world taking a look at one of the most famous seats of learning that the UK has to offer. It's always nice to see people having a go at punting too, but we remember from last time just what hard work it was! We were quite surprised to see ... read more