Cambridge, City of University

Cambridge, City of University

Trip cost £12

Finally, I sign up for my first trip in UK, which is Cambridge, the city of university. The most famous university is University of Cambridge but it has no campus as its university scattered around the city. In the coach, we were given a Cambridge Map and a brief introduction on the tour. And, so sorry that I have no sense of direction, and I have no ideas on reading a map. So, I fold it nicely and placed it in my bag. ;p

Cambridge Map

When we arrived at Cambridge, we were lead for punting tour at River Cam which cost £5 per person. By taking punting trip, we were able to see the whole city of Cambridge through the river. Through the river tours, we pass through Mathematical Bridge, Queen's College, Clare College, Trinity College, Wren Library, Trinity College, and Bridge of Sighs.

MeiYee, Joanne and me on the boat

And thanks to him, Mr Matthew telling the history of the college. He can remember the history well, included the year founded. :) admire him...

Mr. Matthew

Mathematical Bridge@Queens' College, which was built up originally without a nail

And, the missing wedge at Clare's Bridge@Clare College. (Enlarge and look at the second stone balls from left)..There's a story behind the missing wedge. I love the man who remove the segment in order to show his dissatisfaction on not receiving full payment ;p

Wren Library, i love the design ;p

Next, we head down to St. John College. The entrance fee for student is £2.00. There are 3 courts in the college, which is accommodation, lectures hall and dining hall. We have non-stop photo shooting section as all of us were impressed by the architecture of the building. We can see the bridge of sighs through the river. We spend around 2 hours in the St. John College.

St. John College, the second largest constituent Colleges of the University of Cambridge

MeiYee, LengLi & me @ the entrance of St. John College

St John College & the lovely gals

Bridge of Sigh, which connected the student accommodation and the college.

Bridge of Sigh...the inner view...SIGH

A church in St. John College

A little part of it, the "green" wall ;p

And, the back...we took lots of photo here ;p

Later on, we intend to pay a visit to Trinity College. However, we are not manage to enter as there is a function in the college at day of visit. So, we have no faith with it.

But, we manage to take a photo in part of the college ;p

So, we went to Gonville & Caius College, the 4th oldest college, and being one of the traditional college in University of Cambridge. There's few attraction in the college which is worth to visit.

Gate of Humility @ Gonville & Caius College

Gonville Court

Gate of Honour @ Caius Court

Chapel @ Gonville & Caius College

And, we trying to be serious in the Chapel

Bible in the Chapel

I think we are the lucky one, I saw this when we finished our college tour ;p

After a short lunch break, we continue our journey in Cambridge. We pass through a shop selling post card, and so, I bought this at 20 pence as a proof of visit.

A paper bag for the postcard

postcard @ 20 pence with the view of Cambridge

Next stop, we went to The Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences. There are many fossils, rocks and minerals from around the world and explore more than 550 million years of Earth's history in the museum. There were fossils from the age of dinosaurs, marine world, minerals such as crystal and jade and local geology (i.e. volcano, earth). I will say, a place worth to visit.

The Sedwick Museum of Earth Sciences

Sally & me @ the entrance

MeiYee & me @ the entrance of Archabology & Anthropology Museum

the 4 gals @ the entrance of Marshall Library of Economies

Joanne & Kean with their so-called "friend"

Again, we went to visit the Emmanuel College, another constituent college established in 1984. I think we missed out some part of the college after I surf the college website. We only manage to visit the front court of the college. And, I found out that there is Chapman's Garden, New Court & Herb Garden, Paddock and lots of places which we did not visit in the college. What a waste. :S

At the entrance of Emmanuel College

And, the front court...looks nice

Next on, Downing College. I was attracted with the name of the college. Out of curiosity, I search for the College again. Downing College was founded in 1800 under the will of Sir Geordge Downing. So, Downing is the family name of the founder, make sense. ;p

Welcome to Downing College

The Motto of the College, Quaerere Verum. Which is "seek the truth" in Latin.

A Griffin discovered in Sussex and presented to the Downing College to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Downing College Association

Joanne & MeiYee @ Downing College

The last place to visit before we end the day, King's College. During the visit, we were guessing on who is the founder of the college and why is it named as "King's College". Well, the fact proven that the college was founded by King Henry VI in 1441, and here's the reason for the college name. Arhh...someone is complaining that no creativity applied. ;p

The Gatehouse, King's College

The Chapel, King's College

A sad case is I did not stop at the market place to shop for some souvenirs. My friends who pay a visit to the market place told me that there is lots of things in the market place. They sell food, candies and nuts, postcard, magnets, shirts, souvenir and etc in the market place. Well, there is a surprise where I see this in Cambridge. A Chinese restaurant named Ugly Duckling. Cute ;p

Ugly Ducking, the Chinese Restaurant

It's the end of the day, a tired but exciting journey. Impressed with the architecture of the buildings and the story behind the building. Thanks to those who walk with me during the day. Cheers.

9 of us...