Photographic Memories

"I find Cambridge an asylum, in every sense of the word."

- A. E. Housman

Finally--a sunny day! It's been raining since we arrived. Notice the picturesque clouds, the lovely facade of this section of King's College, and the pattern in the grass! They mow over these enormous courtyards every day to keep them looking crisp and clean-cut. Fun fact: the stripes are caused by the grass laying in opposite directions! 

Speaking of the grass... you really can't walk on it! Only the fellows are permitted to do that, and just to make sure you get the message, they have these little signs all over the place! And I think they've done an excellent job of covering their bases with the whole "language barrier" thing. 'Aint nobody gonna get away with breaking THIS rule.


Below, we have a lovely view of the back of King's College. First is a picture of the Cam--the river from which the town's name was derived. Notice the punters--an activity I've not yet had the pleasure of, but am looking forward to! Below this, we see the backs of some of the college rooms.

And here is yours truly, at the gate of Pembroke college. Those big wooden doors close in the evenings, and there is a smaller door that is hidden in the left panel, through which you have to enter. (Not kidding). The porter's lodge is directly to the right, when you go through the doors. And the dining hall is straight ahead. This photo was taken right after I ate some delicious breakfast--hooray for waffles!


Below, you will see my favorite corner of Pembroke College. This is where the "smoking bench" incident occurred, and where the IT department (AKA Nigel and Hans) are located. Below this is a bicycle that I have been adoring within the gates of Little Saint Mary's Chapel--complete with weeds growing through the spokes, and a spider-web or two.