Cambridge

Dad decided to take a mental health day as the autumn season is getting more and more hectic. Kids were thrown on the bus and John was walked up the High Street to Cheveley Primary School and we were off to Cambridge to do what grown ups would do.

We took a tour of King's College. If you ever stay up on Christmas Eve, you can catch Carols at King's. It is evidently heard around the world. The chapel is exceptional and King Henry VIII completed the chapel and along with Anne Boleyn gave the organ and it is one of the coolest ones

we have seen on our journeys.

Probably the most fun for the day was

seeing what appeared to be the first year students on campus. They were

all in their gowns and

it took us both back to college. One

aspect that was an interesting topic for discussion was around what a diverse set of dorm mates you would have it you came here to school. There were truly people from all around the world. In case you are wondering, this

is from King's campus and the tall bloke is wearing a kilt.

The picture with Vivian looking out over the courtyard is what looks to be a dormatory block. Just imagine spending your university days here. Just to the right is the River Cam and behind us is a large green you see in the top picture. Quite an amazing experience for a 19 year old. As Vivian

is missing her 20 yr. Furman reunion this year, today really brought back some memories.

It is awe inspiring to think of the impact Cambridge has had on the world when you consider the learning and teaching that has roots based here. We visited Emanuelle College where John Harvard studied. He later came to America and founded some small University up north. Sir Isaac Newton was a fellow here and there is even a tree that is

a cutting from his famous apple tree. CS Lewis was at Oxford but finished his career as a fellow at Cambridge. For Uncle Mackay, we thought we would show you what being a fellow

allows you do to. Basically, you get the best parking space for your bicycle.

If you every wonder what the punters on the River Cam do before their shift starts, now you know. They hang out at the backs (what people call the space behind the colleges) and enjoy some time with their friends before their shift starts.