Americans - TOUR Cambridge | PUNTING - DRIVING - RIVER
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- čas přidán 22. 06. 2024
- Hello friends,
In this video, we enjoyed a punting tour and driving around Cambridge as a family! What a lovely experience and relaxing time on the water. I thought it would be nice to share. I hope you all enjoy these new videos. Please like, subscribe, and leave comments. As always, thank you for watching and all the support!
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I'm Glad the kids were in on this trip. It will be a lifelong wonderful memory for them. So many times they will see pictures of punting in Cambridge in the future, and the trip will be relived. And for you too.
We are so glad they came along with us as well. We kind of give them an opportunity to choose if they want to go or not or want to be with friends. They are at an age to wear.Friendships are very important to them. They do come along with us for quite a few of our fun adventures. We appreciate all your love and support! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Can,t beat messing about on the water, great views and commentry ❤
Thank you so very much. We loved it and looking forward to our next time on the water. Hopefully, very soon. We are definitely planning one! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Yes it's great until one meets that numskull that ignores the rules of navigation, always keep right unless depth of water or bridge clearance dictates otherwise and always pass oncoming vessels Port side to Port side.
I have lived in Cambridge most of my life was doing punt tours as a teenager before it became a thing on the river over 50 years back
It must have been a completely different experience then, although I am sure not everything has changed. Cheers, Chris
I've visited Cambridge a few times and always enjoyed punting on the river. There's a famous pub called The Eagle where Crick and Watson went to have a pint after they discovered the structure of DNA. Also, in the pub, the ceilings have the names of air force crews who scorched their names on there with lighters during WW2.
We're going to be doing a video about a couple of pubs very soon. We really appreciate your time sharing with us in our fun adventure today. Punting was a very fun and relaxing ride. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
@@DaydreamersBarn Besides the Eagle, some of the best pubs are off of side streets of Mill road. You must try the Cambridge Blue, the Kingston Arms or Calverley's tap room (if it's open)? The Maypole too if you like Italian food and if you can find Portugal Place near that theatre you passed?
The Eagle pub is definitely a place to visit for any US serviceman. I was once in there when a large group of retired Russian military officers arrived in full uniform with their interpreter!
I have lived in Cambridge for 42 years so if you ever fancy a walk around the place I can show you the interesting things you won’t find in guide books! 😊
In my teens I punted down the Isis from Oxford for a week. Pitching a tent on the river bank and eating in riverside pubs, wonderful memoies.
Wow, I'm so glad you have such would memories! Thank you for coming along with us as we made some with our family. We appreciate your kindness, love, and support! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Sounds wonderful! The most 'on water' activity I ever really got into in my younger days was paddling a wooden kayak on Thorpeness Mere (Suffolk), visiting Peter Pan's Island, the Pirate's Lair and idling among the reed beds, for hours, just dreaming.. But I did love it, as a child... 😀
Have you visited the Imperial War Museum at Duxford?If not then when you do try & round your day off with a meal at The Tickell Arms in the lovely village of Whittlesford❤
No, but we definitely have a plan to visit. We appreciate your comment and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Another beautiful trip, Jess. Hope the kids loved Cambridge. It’s a beautiful city.
It was a lovely time. The kids had a blast learning and exploring! Thank you for coming along with us today, friend. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I have a vivid memory of visiting one of the oldest University Colleges in Cambridge. it was 1970, I was 17 and had met a gorgeous young guy in Cambridge when I was there visiting an old schoolfriend. I wasn't sure what he did exactly, but he had great taste in music and volunteered at the local Arts Theatre. He'd written to me for a few months and I decided to go up to Cambridge to surprise him with a visit.... He was a little put out by my arrival, as it turned out he had to go out on some sort of errand, so I went along with him. Diving into an ancient stone doorway and being admitted by an old doorkeeper, who was expecting us, we climbed a narrow, unlit, winding stone staircase between massive, ancient walls - it felt like going back through the centuries to medieval times! I've been in lots of ancient buildings, but this was by far the most atmospheric.
Finally arriving at the very top of the castle-like building, my friend pushed open a door and we were in a large, warmly lit room filled with the most intelligent looking but also super-cool-looking people I'd ever encountered, all sitting around in a large circle on the floor, looking up at us expectantly....to cut a long story short, it turned out that my beautiful but slightly mysterious friend was their drug dealer!! OMG! Still, a happy time was had by all as the (herbal) merchandise was tested out, the business was concluded and off we went again... Sadly (or maybe for the best) the relationship never really took off and the letters stopped.
He had long black hair and turquoise eyes and lived on Parker's Piece, which I think you drove past on your way out of the City Centre; it's like a little park, or village green, surrounded by some lovely houses. I still think of him sometimes (I have a lot of time for daydreaming these days..) and wonder what path his life took him after that memorable if slightly odd visit... but in any case, I'm so grateful I got that chance, through him, to get that glimpse of the student life of a venerable University College, and to soak up its extraordinary atmosphere for a brief time...
Very interesting story. You had me on the edge of my seat waiting to see who you were with and come to find out very interesting indeed... Thank you so much for coming along with us on this wonderful adventure today. We really appreciate all your time.
Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
@@DaydreamersBarn I'm glad you enjoyed the story - I always worry I may be over-sharing! Thank you too for taking us with you on your adventures which are always a lot of fun. The punt ride today looked so relaxing.
@papercup2517 most definitely not. We love learning and getting to share in your memories and stories! Thank you, friend. 🤍 Jess x
Just to let you know,I love your channel.Chris seems to have masters British roads.He drives like a native.Have you guys been to Lavenham yet,an absolutely stunning old town,and Kersey a beautiful little village.The likes of which are only found on chocolate boxes.
Thanks for the kind words. We have been to Lavenham. It was a really nice village to visit. Cheers, Chris
that was great guys it brought back a lot of memories when i was 14 me and my mates found a old black punt boat we took it out on the river only to find out it a little hole it started to take on water we got back safely cant beat the old days thank you 🤣
Haha, how funny! I'm so glad you all made it back safely. I do agree. I love memories that give you a giggle or make you smile. I really appreciate your time coming along with us today! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Jess, the problem with cities like Cambridge - and Oxford - is that the local councils are vehemently 'anti car,' and as such their traffic management is designed to deny access by car to the city centres and maybe other areas too. Which is why you'll find a plethora of 'No Entry' signs and signs with multiple warning instructions on them which you're expected to have read whilst still trying to watch what other traffic/pedestrians are doing. Usually you only manage to read one of the signs before you've driven past it, and the other four signs you needed to comply with. What they would really like you to do is park up in the outskirts and take a bus into the centre. Indeed, lots of places operate 'park and ride' systems. Generally speaking J&C, bus lanes are fairly easily identifiable in that the lane is separated from other lanes by a continuous thick white line. Also, not all bus lanes are 24/7. Many are only a designated bus lane during the morning and late afternoon rush hours, and at the start of the bus lane they will state those hours, meaning that outside of those designated hours it's not a bus lane and you're free to drive in it. Unfortunately most motorists are 'bus lane conditioned' and will blindly drive next to the bus lane in convoy with others and then suddenly pull across in front of you when the bus lane comes to an end.
I completely understand and appreciate your time for sharing your thoughts with us. We will look into taking a train next time, which will help. Hopefully, we didn't get a ticket, but I guess we will find out in the next couple of weeks. Unless there is a way to check? Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
You get a very different view of a town when seen from a waterway that runs through it. Good job the rain held off for the river trip.
I agree, and we loved it! Thank you for your time coming along with us today! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Hi Jess the New Forest is beautiful right now and so is the weather down here, you might enjoy checking it out, lots of free roam horses everywhere and everything is lush and green. I walked to Blackwater Arboretum to check out the Giant Sequoias the other day, it was very very nice. Brockenhurst is a good place for a pit-stop, it's still largely unspoiled
Oh, fantastic! I really appreciate you letting me know. I'm going to see if we can go check it out. We appreciate your kindness and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Lovely Sunday morning video Jess . Cambridge is a beautiful town, been there several times although never done the punting but your videos are the next best thing to being there 👍
We are so thankful that you enjoyed it, and I do agree that a Cambridge is a beautiful town. We love it, but we are country folk, not city folk. LoL We can definitely appreciate the bigger towns and cities for all they offer. We appreciate your love and support! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Hi both,
Im a bit late to the party and have just discovered your wonderful channel. No comments about punts, but about tea and tea making. George Orwell wrote and essay ‘A nice cup of Tea’ which is freely available on the internet. He also wrote other articles and essays on the countryside and England. Some other authors and poets that wrote about the countryside are Thomas Hardy and A E Housman. There is also one of the Romantic poets called John Claire who came from Helpston, a village near Peterborough. He was sometime called the peasant poet as he was born into a very humble landworking family. His cottage is open to the public and next to the Bluebell Inn, one of his favourite haunts. 🙂🇬🇧
Thanks for the info. Cheers, Chris
The river punt was so satisfying and picturesque. The history of the colleges and buildings on each bank must be fascinating. So many great minds have wandered this university town and here you all are, an American family taking it all in.
It was one of my bucket list items, and I'm so thankful we did it. Just being able to appreciate the beauty and history makes us all so happy. We definitely love it here! Thank you for coming along with us. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
You should have had a go. I did it once about 20 years ago, it’s not as difficult as you think. Of course you don’t get the commentary if you do it yourself but it’s quite easy to get the hang of it and they do give you a two minute lesson at the start. 😀
Oh, I would probably be in the water if we had tried. It would've been a very different video for sure. We would have been laughing so much, but maybe we will give it a go before we leave?? We appreciate your love and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
THANKYOU so much Daydreamer family as I think your far from that I so much enjoy seeing what you get upto and sometimes with your so well behaved teenagers which l no are far from interested in things, let's say the older generations enjoy. But it's a pleasure to see you getting enjoyment out of our tiny island and genuinely seeing the smiles on your faces rain or shine, I wish more of your fellow American travellers would adopt your open mindedness and realise that there is so much to see and love, that's why I love your channel unlike 99% of the others that concentrate on London which can of course be helpful but it's not England so please keep making these as I see them educational for boys American and English.
We are so thankful to be able to share our fun adventures with you. We definitely are making the best of our time here in England. We absolutely love it and embrace our differences and some of our wonderful similarities. Our teenagers are so wonderful we're so blessed. We love how they embrace this adventure with us. Thank you for your love and support! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
You really should have tried punting it's so much fun especially when the rod gets stuck in the river basin 😂
It would have definitely been entertaining, so maybe we'll give it a go. But I didn't think the first time would have been a good experience for anybody. Haha
Cheers 🤍 Jess x
My goodness, you are certainly getting around. Well done! Might be the future Alma Mater of your children. Another beautiful video. Keep 'em coming folks, please! If you have never listened to it, I recommend the service of Nine Lessons and Carols, broadcast from King's College Cambridge, on Christmas Eve.
We are definitely trying to see all we can. We love it here! I feel we are making the best of this lovely opportunity to call this home. We love and appreciate your support! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I am really pleased you are getting around & seeing as much as you can before you have to leave & go back home to the USA.I am a world traveler & in my 50s so I will soon start traveling around the UK because I haven't seen a lot of places but the rest of the world i have.I say Do it while you can for lifetime memories life is short and nobody knows their last day.
Great that you were able to visit Cambridge and punt on the river. A pity it was a few days before the various May Balls, which meant there'd be construction workers putting up scaffolding/stages/canopies - resulting in all that noise! Pity it rained later as it meant tou couldn't comfortably walk around some of the "non-river colleges". Some of the College Chapels are SO beautiful.
I studied at Cambridge University, going up there more than 50 years ago! Great three years!
It was still a very lovely time, and I will be looking forward to doing it again. We will probably do it on our own next time. We always make the best of our time even if we get a little rain now and again.
Thank you for sharing about your graduation from Cambridge University 50 years ago. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Reminds me of the song 'Messing About on the River'. When I was a child myself and friends made a raft out of scrap wood and floated on our river. I now realise this was madness. Children do mad things though. Nice trip through Cambridge. You were very fortunate to get off the river before the heavens opened.
How wonderful thank you so much for sharing with us. We We're very fortunate to get off of the boat before the rain. It was such a lovely tour. We will all have fond memories for the rest of our lives. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
That looked like a lot of fun - those trees along the river look beautiful - weeping willows?
The guy on the boat did a great job with the history too, but I suppose with you being in Cambridge, you were bound to get educated!
Another great vlog. Thank you for sharing again, Jess and family.
You think they were weeping willows. I absolutely loved it as well! We love learning and experiencing this beautiful country and sharing it with you all. We appreciate your support and love! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
@@DaydreamersBarn I'm no expert, but weeping willows do have quite a distinct look. Really beautiful next to water too.
@ellesee7079 I am definitely not an expert either, but it is one of my favorite trees! Thank you so much. 🤍 Jess x
The irony of the construction noise contrasted with the tranquil beauty of the river Cam and surroundings made me 😆
It was very interesting but very enjoyable! Work has to be done to preserve the beauty of Cambridge. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Punting on the Cam. Interesting. Quite a skill. It's actually better and nicer than walking. Lovely rendering as usual. Memories !
It was so fantastic! We had a lovely time. Most definitely, it will be a fond memory for us all. Thank you for coming along with us for our adventure! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Bless you. I've just returned from a long walk, and my normally reliable summer walking shoes have been really uncomfortable. It's a relief to get them off, have a coffee, and imagine the cool waters of Cambridge comforting my feet. There's a lot of work to be done in the garden, but being punted down a Cambridge canal ? looks much more enjoyable. I hope you enjoyed it. I did. Thanks again. Sheffield South Yorkshire. PS Tell us how you feel about the weather and the constant changes. Is it different in your US home town ?
Thank you so very much, friend. I'm so sorry your shoes were uncomfortable today on your walk. We are so excited that you enjoyed our trip. We absolutely had such a relaxing time on the River Cam! I'm so glad we had someone taking us punting because I would have fallen in the water. I'm glad you had a relaxing time before heading into the garden. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Hi all,
Im a bit late to the party after just discovering your wonderful channel. This is nothing about punts but about tea. I thought that you might be interested that George Orwell wrote an essay ‘A nice cup of Tea’ thats freely available on the internet. As well as 1984 and Animal Farm, Orwell wrote some interesting articles and essays on England and the countryside.
As an aside, Im up in Leeds but originally from Peterborough. I was in the RAF back in the day and served at Ramstein in 1988. 🇬🇧🙂
Hello friend, welcome to the channel. We're so happy to have you here. Thank you for sharing about the essay. Well, look it up. Also, thank you for your service. Did you enjoy being stationed at Ramstein? My dad was also stationed there when I was younger. Thank you for your time watching and leaving all your wonderful comments! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
In 1966 I was doing my advanced flying training at RAF Oakington which is close to Cambridge on the road towards Huntingdon. I have fond memories of those times but regret that I didn't take advantage of the opportunity to do what you folks have just done ie the river trip and further exploring. I suppose my mind was on other things at the time but it is enjoyable to see Cambridge again now through your eyes. Pity about the rain but I hope you had a great day.
How wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing about your time and flying. We understand that you always look back on your a time and feel that you didn't do as much we do have done that more often than not friend. We are so thankful that we get to have this opportunity and try to see as much as we can. We understand that we're not going to be able to do it all, but we're going to definitely try. We are so glad we get to take you long with us. Thank you for your love and support! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Hello Anglophiles your next destination is oxford and Virginia water
Good luck
Lovely, thank you for your recommendation! We definitely look forward to seeing as much as we can of this beautiful country. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Hi family, How amazing punting down the river , love these historic places you should go to Canterbury sometime it's got punting there too and a stunning cathedral.Thanks for taking us along 😊❤
We absolutely love sharing with you guys.And checking out these are wonderful places. We will definitely go and visit Canterbury. We absolutely appreciate your recommendations and all the love and support you pour into us. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Cambridge has some very large park and ride schemes dotted round the edges of town. I used to use the Newmarket Road one, park up and get a dedicated bus into the town centre. It's not great for driving around, too many pedestrians and too many bikes make it a bit of a nightmare. The centre is gorgeous with a lot of independent shops and only takes an hour or two to wander around if you're shopping. 😃
Thanks for the info! We truly appreciate your time coming along with us today. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
I have a nephew who went to Cambridge and was able to arrange to have his marriage in Kings College Chapel, he still lives in Cambridge. One of my wife's family went to Oxford and he got married in the college chapel there. So I have been to family weddings in both Cambridge and Oxford colleges. My daughter lived in Cambridge for about 6 years while she did her Phd there, she had a job in the university so was able to do it for free. She now lives somewhere else though. When she was there and we visited we parked up at her house and walked into the centre and occasionally took a bus if the weather was too bad, one of my grandsons was born in Addenbrook's Hospital as a result. Another of my wife's family was a consultant doctor in Addenbrooke's for a long time.
Cambridge is supposed to be the city with the most expensive housing when you compare prices to local wages.
Who cares?
@@thadtuiol1717 They asked in the video what connections people have to Cambridge
Thank you so much for sharing with us.We absolutely love learning about each and every one of you all. It just makes us feel like we know you all. We love sharing our adventures with you all, and you all share your memories with us. We will definitely be taking the train in and buses from now on. Because it's really not the best car friendly place. We really appreciate you taking the time to share about your time. Parking at her house and walking into the center and taking a bus if the weather was bad! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
I completely understand about the wages and the house prices. I can only imagine. Thank you for your time! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
American cemetery madingley amazing place Cambridge
We are definitely going to be paying our respect very soon. Thank you for your comment. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Thank you for reminding me why I do NOT want to do that this summer - that construction noise would do my head in.
Haha, well, I'm so happy to help. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
The rain Gods spared you on the punts. lol. I love Cambridge, even if not very car-friendly. Park and ride is the best option. Kings College is absolutely amazing inside with striking black wood. I live 24 miles from Cambridge but usually only go there when I have relatives visiting from Italy, if they have never been. Oxford is also amazing but with more bicycles. Duxford Imperial War Museum is just south of Cambridge and has a dedicated American section with stealth planes on display. It is great that you are making the most of your stay in England. Punting is not difficult as long as you remember to pull the pole before the punt moves too far. On the plus side, the river Cam is not that deep.
It was afantastic day. We absolutely love to learn about all the history and just embrace the beauty of England. We are so thankful the rain held off, and we do agree Cambridge is not the best place for driving. We will write a train and do the buses from now on. We'll have to give punting on our own a try. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Don't you just love our weather, sorry you had so much today😅
We embraced all different weather because we used to live in Minot North Dakota, where it was crazy weather. We appreciate your time commenting. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Personally I prefer Cambridge to Oxford, but both are wonderful places with perhaps more attractions such as the Bodelian in the latter. The park and ride in both work fine.Thanks for sharing as always.
We are definitely wanting to check out Oxford. We will definitely be making a trip to check it out. We just love it here! Thank you for your kindness and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Nice little run out. not been to cambridge for quiet a while. Chris little tip swap you wipers around and make sure they are on the right way. it might stop them jumping all over the screen 👍
It definitely was a fabulous day. Unfortunately, it was a rental vehicle because my vehicle was in the shop. The wiper was very annoying, and we tried to fix it but think a part needed to be replaced, but it's not our car to work on. So we took it back to the rental place. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
I hope once you had enjoyed your punting trip along The Backs, you completed it by popping into a cafe and having an afternoon cream tea?! That’s what I did - it was a deep joy … ☺️👍🏻
The memories you are making living here - I bet you can’t wait to tell all your friends when you go back to the US (sad times, don’t think about it! 🙁😪) about all the things you have done and experienced! Might take a few weeks to tell them everything though! 😳😄
It was a lovely day, and we did poppin.And got some fresh bread and drinks. We are definitely trying to make the best of our time here. We love it here so much! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I live a few miles out but it's only a couple of quid on the 'Guided Bus' to get into the City. A lot of people use the 'Park and Ride', which is worth looking at. Just beware of the last bus times? Otherwise take the train if you're going to have a couple of beers.The only time I drive in these days is if I'm going to the Corn Exchange for a concert.
Thank you for sharing about the park and ride. We will probably do that, and the train next time. We appreciate your time sharing with us. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Looked like good fun & a bit of a history lesson , shame about the noisey construction but hopefully a good day out .
It was still such a relaxing and enjoyable ride. Even with the construction, we understand it has to go on. We absolutely love the beauty and learning all the history here in England. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
The bridge of Sighs in Venice is much more spectacular than the one on the River Cam .
I prefer the one in Cambridge for some reason. I was a bit disappointed with one in Venice when I was there some years ago.
Yea, but the Cambridge one comes without the crazy mass tourism.
I understand they're both beautiful in their own way. I appreciate you all for sharing your thoughts. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
This is going to be a very prejudiced comment. For I matriculated at Oxford University - although I didn't complete my degree. We have been rivals for seven centuries; Oxford was, of course, founded earlier, by at least 42 years... 'The Annexe', the 'Technical College in the Fens', are but two of the names we call 'The Other Place'.
You - and certainly your children - should certainly try punting. (Although you may well fall in...) In Oxford I have punted, on the River Cherwell. (Pronounced 'chah well'.) Cambridge undergraduates punt from the wrong end. If you don't use the pole as a rudder, you just zig-zag across the river. It is unwise to get too attached to the surprisingly big-and-heavy pole; the pole can get stuck in the mud... ( And the boat doesn t. Think about it...) Also, look up! If you tangle with a tree/ bridge, you can get neatly hooked out of the punt...
Even I have to acknowledge the King's College Chapel( completed 1500) is one of the most beautiful buildings in the UK. The Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols held there at Christmas, and and a similar event at Easter, ate must-sees.
I really appreciate you sharing the history of Oxford and when it was founded and about your time there. We are definitely going to try and give a visit to Oxford and learn even more history. We love being here and this opportunity. This may give punting a try in Oxford. Thank you so much for your time. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Hi all,
Great channel. I’ve only just discovered it. I thought that you might be interested in an essay that George Orwell wrote on making Tea. It’s called ‘A nice cup of Tea’ and is a whimsical look at Tea ☕️ preparation and freely available on the internet. He also wrote essays on the English, England and nature.
There is another place to visit that might interest you is John Claire’s cottage in Helpston near Peterborough. He is sometimes called the peasant poet and was something of a prodigy, being born into a land working family. His poems are largely about nature and he’s associated with the Romantic literary tradition. The cottage is next to the Bluebell pub, one of his haunts and has good beer and food.
Thanks for the info. We will look into that. Sounds pretty exciting. Pretty close too, we have been through Peterborough and wouldn't mind going back. Cheers, Chris
Thanks, my son did a Masters in Engineering at 2014-2018 at Jesus College; you drove past it.
That's wonderful! Thank you for sharing with us. It was such a lovely tour. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
If you get the chance you should visit Sulgrave Manor, George Washington's birthplace, also Stow Estate near Buckingham is amazing,
We have a video on us visiting Sulgrave Grave manner it was a lovely experience. I will definitely look into Stow Estate. Thank you for the recommendation. We really enjoyed the Buckingham Estate. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Have you been to the American War Cemetry in Cambridge? Beautiful place.
We have a special trip planned for a visit to pay our respects. Thank you for your question, friend. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
I think you will be impressed and comforting to know at least these warriors have a beautiful resting place.
Hiya. Only a few points - Thought you'd have to use the Park & Ride scheme for going into Cambridge, but probably just as well you didn't as you might have got soaked. Think Chris might need to get his wiper blades sorted out, though. No? I used to go to Cambridge for Tea fairly often, back in the day and then, at other times, to pop into the cheesemongers, The Cambridge Cheese Company. Any excuse for a trip! Sound level in the car, fine, sound level in the punt, waste of time. Btw, did you all have your brollies with you, 'just in case'? Stay safe. All the best to you.
We definitely appreciate your time sharing the park & ride insight with us! We will probably take a train our next time. To avoid the opportunity for a ticket. 🫣
We appreciate your time sharing with us. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Hi, I tried Slims Chicken at the Bullring and ordered a side of fried pickles on your recommendation - it was interesting, I feel like they gave me the whole jar tho. I think on balance Popeyes does better chicken tho.
Oh, thank you for giving them a try! They do give a very large portion, which is unnecessary, in my opinion. Thank you so much for sharing with me that you gave them a try. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
I feel Collettes pain, I hate the camera too.
When I was a child, I remember hearing about remote jungle tribes who thought having their picture taken would capture their soul and so hated it. I thought it was stupid and backwards at the time, but these days I'm beginning to think they may have been onto something.
She's a teen, and we always get permission from her before sharing any footage of her. We respect her. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Shame about the rain ☔☔
It was but was still a fantastic time had by all. Thank you! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Venice without the smell
Give it time, broken Britain will soon emulate that
Oh, I don't remember a smell in Venice on my last visit. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
DIY
It's not Venice
Yes, I guess it's what the Queen said about that Bridge is what it reminded her of. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Although I was a UCL (London) one of my supervisors was from Cambridge, but for some reason I never went up to see him, he always came down to London. Ironically I then went to work for Oxford as an archaeologist, so did go to Oxford.
Nice, thank you for sharing your story. Are you still in London? Cheers 🤍 Jess x