Our First Day

Joy flirted her way through LAX getting us economy class upgrades and she got me into the Red Carpet Club by showing some skin to a traveling, older gentlemen.
After an easy flight, and some high maintenance airport activity, we made it to Cambridge.

During the trip we saw a new cash crop they use for biofuel- oilseed rape. It was very pretty and VERY yellow.

Next we got into town and settled in. My room is very much like a convent, sparse without matching furniture. We need to share a bathroom and I only have one power outlet in my room. However, I have a very pretty song bird outside my window, so that makes up for the decor. Now, if only I can find pants to match my wimple.


Meanwhile, we went out to see the town. The first college we stopped at was Emmanuel College. As we walked in to view the atrium, we happened to hear a lovely choir singing madrigals or some kind of Latin hymn. The college gardens and music made my entire day.

Below are some street shots of the College and Cambridge.

Emmanuel College Inner Atrium. The grass was perfect and the walls were amazing!

The college choir and adjacent gardens. The window behind the tree, is the main dining hall.

Michelle said the dining hall reminded her of Harry Potter, I would have to agree. Where is the feast?

This is Pembroke Street, it reminded me of Marry Poppins, chimney sweeps and all! Near this street is Kings College and a ton of really interesting shops and eateries. Joy and I are returning for pasties one day, they make all kinds of flavors. We also bought some chocolate and apples at a farmers market.We are off to London tomorrow, by train. We plan to see the Tower, Westminster and the British Museum. There are a bunch of bookstores near that area, so we plan to go digging for old books and maps. I am sure we will squeak in three square meals and a few more chocolates.