The beauty of Cambridge UK

There is nothing like wandering along the backs in Cambridge, going on the river in a punt and then enjoying a cream tea at Fitzbillies or in one of the more continental coffeeshops that have sprung up all over the city.

It is swinging and singing, learned and lively. It is by far one of my favourite towns in England and on a recent visit it was bathed in sunshine and the light of the long evenings was just magnificent on the splendid colleges.

The colleges were closed this time as some of the students were still doing exams but otherwise they are open to the public and are definitely worth wandering around. There is so much history and tradition that attaches to them that I could not sit here and tell you about them without running into pages so I shall just tempt you with a few of the pictures of the colleges and gates. Just opposite where we were staying was a science block and on the walls a carefully carved elephant to remind us of those distant lands travelled by erstwhile explorers.More about a must see object in Cambridge tomorrow.