London 2015 Day 7, July 6 to Cambridge

London 2015 Day 7, July 6 to Cambridge

Awake early again, but we didn't leave until almost 9 and first got some breakfast goodies to eat on the train from our nearby little M&S shop. Took the tube via Northern line to Piccadilly line to Kings Cross Station. By the time we found the ticket office and waited on line, we got the 10:14 train direct to Cambridge in less than an hour, very fast train. Then we found the local bus into the center of town!

Cambridge is very very busy with huge groups of students and other tourists. It made the little streets very crowded. We found the Tourist Information Office for a map and guide book. Sadly I didn't ask when things were open so we missed a few things by just taking our time around the town. For example the Wren Library was only open from 12-2, and Christ College closed at 4 pm. Trinity was closed to visitors as was St. John's.

First visit was to the Kings College Chapel, a fantastic gothic work, with the most gorgeous vaulted fan ceiling, unbelievable. Too bad no concerts today. Lovely location and grounds also.

But we did find a lovely concert in Great St. Mary's Church across the street. It was a touring women's choir from Orange County California! They sang a nice variety of songs from early music to American country!

After that we needed lunch, so found the famed Eagle Pub for some fish and chips, only my second here! Then we decided to find the river Cam and see the punters. But we were right at the punting stop so decided to take a ride. The seats were not that comfortable but the ride was pleasant. Our punt man (punter?) was a handsome lad and very chatty even though we couldn't hear much from the other end of the boat.

We were rather tired by then so made our way back to the train by bus, and just made the 4:55 train to Kings Cross. This was a slow train but very relaxing at any rate.