Set off for a trip to Cambridge. Left Hawkinge 1100hrs. First time through Dartford Tunnel for a long time. Happily traffic was flowing smoothly. M25 and M11 ok and arrived Cambrdge, Cherry Hinton CC site 1340hrs. Set up.
Then a stroll down the road, to check bus times. Bus stop is outside the "Robin Hood" so refreshments were in order.
Being a Sunday afternoon it was quite busy. Enjoyable couple of pints neverthless. Back to Eevie and dinner, tv etc. Bed about 2200hrs.
February 8th.
Caught the 0940hrs bus, £4.20 return for Hazel, free for me with my pass. Strolled around the centre, then crossed Parkers Piece. The shopping area there has a lot of Charity shops. Had a good look round, popped into the Grafton Centre. Then a coffee
before heading back to the centre. Bit more strolling the smaller streets and taking in the sights before getting the bus at 1430hrs. In time to beat the school run. Alighted at the Robin Hood, so had to pop in.
Note the hat, although nice and sunny it was still very cold. Back to Eevie about 1600hrs and settled for the evening.
February 9th.
Storm "Imogen" was due to visit, very windy but no rain. Caught the 0940 bus again. This time we were doing museums. First one we visited, was the Museum of Archeology and Anthropology. Greeted by a dinosaur on entry.
Fascinating place, with thousands of fossils. Full of information about how our world and its life forms evolved. Saying that we think the one at Oxford is much better.
Then on to the Fitzwilliam Museum, quite stunning architecture.
It's a lot to take in on a first brief visit, but well worth a visit. A beautiful cupola in the roof.
An original Totem Pole,
are just some of the items to see.
We then thought about lunch, after umming and ahing, we decided to go back to the Robin Hood.
When there we both opted for the burger, a superb choice as it turned out.
6oz uncooked weight, but more than enough for us. One of the best we've had anywhere. Then back to Eevie, nothing to cook so just relaxed with a few drinks, wine for Hazel, beer and a couple of rums for me. Storm "Imogen" had certainly given strong winds, but happily for us, no rain.
February 10th.
Off home, left site 1000hrs. Made a small detour to check out the "American Military Cemetary".
A beautifully kept tranquil place, more than can be said for the last moments of these.
The memorial wall is very impressive.
It was bitterly cold so we didn't linger very long, but will pay a longer visit on another day. Then onto the M11, M25, no delays on the Dartford crossing, M20 clear and home at 1300hrs.
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