After a great weekend in London with my girlfriends, we received a fun bonus--our friend Julie took the train up to our house to spend her last day in England with us. I picked her up from the train station and we all went to church. After a quick lunch, we squished into our van and drove 30 minutes to Cambridge. After a few diversions en route because of the marathon that day, we finally got to central Cambridge.
Because it was Sunday, we didn't want to do anything crazy. We made it just in time (a few minutes late, actually) to the King's College Chapel choral service. The chapel was beautiful inside! Music was wonderful, but the kids only lasted maybe twenty minutes.
Across the street we stopped by our favorite fudge shop for a sample and then walked over to the River Cam.
Punting once again-hahaha.
I think I've done it five times now. This is a picture of me raising my hand when the tour guide asked if anyone had done the punting tour before.
Our guide this time was very knowledgable actually. He told us a ton of interesting stuff about people who went to Cambridge and a lot of historical connections that other guides never mentioned. It was very educational, and the boys enjoyed it as well (little turkeys--they always want to go on the boat just to relax and see surrounding buildings. They've done it three or four times now).
Robert and Katya stayed ashore walking around in the drizzle and taking beautiful pictures of the river...
...and of us passing under the bridge.
This early spring scenery has its own charm, doesn't it? Do you notice how the grass is still green--always green?
Unfortunately, this visit had to be a short one. We had to go home to our regular stuff like eating dinner:). So glad Julie was able to join us even for one day! And somehow I don't even have any pictures of me and her to post here (just a group one).
Visitors are still welcome! But you only have about a year left. Book in advance to make sure we are home:).
Lyana.
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