From Cambridge, MA to Cambridge, UK

(Sorry the dates are off...i had some internet troubles)
Monday, July 11th
2 trains, and 1 bus later, I arrived in Cambridge. From the bustling Waverly train station in Edinburgh with commuters heading to work,  and quick train change in Peterborough, I arrived in the educational mecca of Cambridge. I am visiting Oxford later on in my trip, so it's ok I say mecca for now.  Our stay at the Arundel House is a traditional English hotel, which sits right with a river view.

It was fantastic to finally meet my classmates and faculty members in person. Monday afternoon and our course experience began with a fantastic tour of Cambridge and specifically King's College Chapel. King's College is one of 31 colleges with the Cambridge University system. The Chapel construction began under the leadership of Henry VI, but wasn't completed until Henry The XIII (The 100 year War of the Roses stood in the way)

The architecture is amazing!Areas felt strangely similar to Cambridge, MA. The air of scholarly research, rich history, and tradition. The hustle and bustle of people moving along. Like in Cambridge, MA, there are a number of international travelers to the city, studying the English language. Our tour guide shared that many  foreign visitors are attracted to the city because of it's history and so that they can say they "studied at Cambridge!" I have heard that many times about being in Cambridge, MA!  

I've lived in Boston now for over 11 years and love it. I'm hopeful that this trip helps me appreciate my surroundings now and the area in which I live!  

(Again sorry for the delay. Internet has been spotty...and expensive!). More to come!