Cambridge

Headed into Cambridge yesterday and couldn't believe that a small herd of cattle were grazing on the river bank right in the heart of the town. When I queried it I was told there is a historical right of grazing for cattle.

After a pub lunch I had a lovely punt along the River Cam. I didn't do any punting, but paid 15GBP to be punted on a mini tour taking in the various colleges that back onto the river. Luckily the weather cleared while I was on the water (typical British weather with rain coming and going). The air was a bit brisk, so I made use of one of the supplied rugs.

Had a good look around the main art gallery before the punt. Not too many big ticket items there.

Oh, on my way into Cambridge I stopped in at the local church where there was a quilt exhibition by the local quilters. Nothing too much out of the box there either, mainly quite traditional. But as I was walking up to the church door, I spotted a fox not even 20 metres away.

The other bit of wildlife I have seen was a dead fawn on the side of the road when I went out for a walk the day before. Haven't seen a live deer yet, but have seen zillions of bunny rabbits.

Have to go now and sort out what I what to mail back as I fly out in two sleeps time and want to do an antique/quaint village trek tomorrow.