We went into Cambridge yesterday and had a lovely time punting on the Cam River sharing a pitcher of Pimms! We had a tour guide who told us some of the history of the various colleges while we sailed smoothly past the ducklings and under the overhanging branches. The weather has been absolutely magnificent for the past few days and it was very relaxing and beautiful out on the boat.
We had lunch in the Anchor - one of the pubs by the river. I had a pie with potato mash and peas - very english!! We wondered what was going on as people started filling the pub, but when the tv was put on we realised it was the England Slovenia world cup match. We watched the first few minutes - there was a definite sigh of relief over here when England won the game and proceeded through to the next round... sadly not the same outcome for Australia.
Wimbledon is on over here at the moment too, and I'm hoping to go along one day next week. We thought we'd spend a little time in front of the tennis yesterday afternoon watching a game between Mahut and Isner - which was looking possible for a record breaking long match... Nearly five hours later they suspended the match due to poor light - 59 all in the fifth set!!! incredible. I'll be impressed if the two guys can walk today - let alone play tennis!
The queen is at Wimbledon today too, and the UK's great hope - Andy Murray is playing on centre court - exciting for sports fans!
We had a look through St Ives Norris Museum this morning, which has some amazing artifacts from dinosaur, roman and Napoleonic times - this really is a part of the world with lots of history. I've been for a run along the 'Great Ouse' (river) both mornings so far and seen lots of lovely swans, and even some cygnets this morning - so cute! The bridge in the middle of town has a chapel in the middle and there is a statue of Cromwell, one of St Ives more famous (infamous) sons in the middle of town.
Off to see the raptors this afternoon -birds of prey.
We had lunch in the Anchor - one of the pubs by the river. I had a pie with potato mash and peas - very english!! We wondered what was going on as people started filling the pub, but when the tv was put on we realised it was the England Slovenia world cup match. We watched the first few minutes - there was a definite sigh of relief over here when England won the game and proceeded through to the next round... sadly not the same outcome for Australia.
Wimbledon is on over here at the moment too, and I'm hoping to go along one day next week. We thought we'd spend a little time in front of the tennis yesterday afternoon watching a game between Mahut and Isner - which was looking possible for a record breaking long match... Nearly five hours later they suspended the match due to poor light - 59 all in the fifth set!!! incredible. I'll be impressed if the two guys can walk today - let alone play tennis!
The queen is at Wimbledon today too, and the UK's great hope - Andy Murray is playing on centre court - exciting for sports fans!
We had a look through St Ives Norris Museum this morning, which has some amazing artifacts from dinosaur, roman and Napoleonic times - this really is a part of the world with lots of history. I've been for a run along the 'Great Ouse' (river) both mornings so far and seen lots of lovely swans, and even some cygnets this morning - so cute! The bridge in the middle of town has a chapel in the middle and there is a statue of Cromwell, one of St Ives more famous (infamous) sons in the middle of town.
Off to see the raptors this afternoon -birds of prey.
great photos, Bid! How were the raptors?
ReplyDeleteHey Brigit - just joined up with your blog sounds like you are having heaps of fun - look after yourself and I look forward to reading all about your adventures!
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Tracey