Market Square, Cambridge. We were here on a Saturday afternoon, but these vendors are here EVERY day selling. My absolute favorite was the flower stand. It took a lot of self control to not buy ALL the flowers. The flowers and the cheese… two of my weaknesses. I love knowing that I can bike here whenever I want to during the week, to shop or to roam. More points for Cambridge.
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Hello from Cambridge, our new home. After a few very chaotic weeks of moving, unpacking, and starting my masters, it was so nice to finely be able to take a day to wander aimlessly and explore. This city is so beautiful – quaint, cozy, a little mysterious. These pictures are from the area right around the famous King’s College of Cambridge University (Trumpington Street, King’s Parade). I will post more photos from the day soon. Enjoy!
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Remember, remember, the fifth of November. Guy Fawkes Night in Cambridge at Midsummer Common. Originally, I had hoped to take in the fireworks with friends, but unfortunately, no one was available. And then, I decided to go anyways, by myself. It was such a magical night – crisp air, a coming-and-going light rain, misty, the crowds. I meandered my way through it all, alone, absorbing it all, realizing that here I am, in England, far, far away. Fireworks in the sky can make you feel wonderfully small.
I wandered home a different way and stumbled across a Dunkin Donuts. Normally, even at home, I would never go there. But that smallness drew me in. I was looking for anything to connect to home. To that other universe.
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Is this not terrifying?!
I‘m a scarecrow!
We’ve been in the country for nearly three weeks now… and are still homeless, ie, staying in temporary housing in Lakenheath. After commuting in and out of the city (2.5 hours each way, ugh) every day this week, I had absolutely no desire to travel back to London this weekend even though that’s supposedly “where all the action is.” SO we decided to explore a little more close to “home.” Lakenheath really is up in the countryside. Farm country. And lucky enough for us, we discovered this adorable little pumpkin patch and “Maize Maze” nearby on Undley Road.
As you can see, I had LOTS of fun playing with my new camera… and basically being a child. This was such a wonderful, much-needed break from the city. Fall is fantastic.
Oh and P.S. – those hot donuts: TO DIE FOR.
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Exploring more of England, our new home. Ely is about two hours north of London and only thirty minutes from where we are currently staying until we can move into our Cambridge flat. It’s such a cute, historic little town, most known for it’s giant (and beautiful) cathedral, which was built in 1083 AD! There’s even a tea garden on the grounds – I absolutely plan on taking all of you who come to visit me here for afternoon tea.
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Hello from England, our new home. This isn’t the first time I’ve ever been to London, but it IS Vince’s first – so naturally we had to do ALL of the most touristy things. I’ll be in the city nearly every day for class and for work, but for him, London will be much more of a sporadic adventure (we’re living in Cambridge, about an hour north). We had a fabulous day exploring… with not even one drop of rain (yes, not even one!). I’m so excited to call this city home for the next several years. If you have any insider tips, please share. Cheers!
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exploring & escapades 