We have slowed the pace down over the weekend; we packed so much into our time in London that it has been nice to take things more slowly for a couple of days and "soak up" some of the experiences.
On Saturday morning we went into Cambridge, which is a really lovely place. I wouldn't want to drive around it, however! It was very busy - this weekend is a long weekend for Bank Holiday and there were lots of people around. I was struck by the number of bicycles; it is obviously a popular mode of transport for the locals.
I took a couple of photos of the streets and street scenes, but photos can't do justice to the character of this town.
Kings College Chapel was spectacular, and having watched the Christmas Carols from the Chapel so many times on television, I was really pleased to have the opportunity to see the Chapel. Once again, the ubiquitous Henry VIII has left his stamp on this place! Surprisingly, photographs were allowed (without flash of course), but I am disappointed with the way my photos turned out - Dad's were much better!!
After the Chapel, we walked down to the River Cam and along to The Backs and then back up past the fascinating Mathematical Bridge.
We met up with a cousin and his wife and had a lovely lunch at the University Arms - this was a wonderful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the streets. The room overlooked Parkers Piece
In the afternoon we drove down to Norfolk, where we are spending some time with my Aunt and Uncle. They took us for a drive down to Great Yarmouth and Potter Heigham last night, passing through towns with names which are very familiar from Arthur Ransome's Coot Club and The Big Six.
This morning we went to Ranworth, where we saw Malthouse Broad. The Broads were a hive of activity today, with many people out and about in boats and enjoying the sunshine. We walked up to the historic Church at Ranworth, in which there is a medieval screen which stretches across the Church and was decorated in the 15th Century. The Church also contains an illuminated manuscript songbook (the Ranworth Antiphoner) which dates from the 1440s.
In the afternoon we went to Wroxham - more boats and sunshine, and a walk along the River Bure.
A lovely weekend! More photos to follow.
Hey Caroline,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're having a great time over there. Don't get into too much trouble. LOL :)
Say hi to everyone over there for me.
Talk to you soon
Love your favourite niece that's spelt with a C Casey!
Hi Caroline,
ReplyDeleteMe again.
In regard to the apostrophe dilema that you seem to be having, the oppinions of me and mum are that you stuff the apostrophe because no one uses proper grammer on the internet. No one is that formal, or could be bothered. But dad seems to think that you do need to put the apostophe in, why does he need to be so formal, lol.
Anyway, just thought I'd put my opinion out there.
Talk to you soon, Casey
Casey,
ReplyDeleteGrammar on the internet may not be requred, but your spelling of "oppinions" is version that I hadn't come across before..:-) And someone who attends a Grammar school would hopefully know how to spell Grammar. As for the phrase "me and mum", well......
Patrick.