I think I wanted to take Isabelle to Cambridge because after visiting it in September, I thought it was one of the more interesting places I had ever visited. After today’s trip, I am already ready to return. With over 30 colleges and numerous ones being religious based with their sometimes extravagant chapels, the abundance of interesting architecture is amazing. Add to that so many of these structures were constructed in the middle ages and all the impressiveness is compounded. The magnificence of the King’s College Chapel must be seen to be fully appreciated. Unfortunately, Trinity College, Cambridge’s largest college founded in 1546, was not open today or in September when we were here so we have yet to see what is likely to be another architectural gem in this fascinating community.
Take the description for Pembroke College. “Enter Old Court where on the left are the oldest buildings of the college, dating back to the second half of the 14th century. The college chapel is the first building to be designed by Sir Christopher Wren and completed in 1659. You will see wide channels on either side of the road. These formed part of the water supply system for Cambridge in 1610.” And on and on. Everywhere you look in this city are interesting building shapes and relationships. The fascinating structures seem to be endless, at least to me.
I took 150 pictures today. In the interest of not putting everyone to sleep yet again, I am only posting 32. I wish I could do the buildings more justice in trying to shoot them. We had a great day including perfect weather again in Cambridge which included Isabelle’s first trip by train and concluded with dinner at one of our all time favorite restaurants, Patara.
Wrapping up tomorrow and returning to Colorado on Saturday.