Cambridge!

My mother and I went to Cambridge Thu and Fri to see the fan collection in the Fitzwilliam museum and also to visit the Botanical Gardens. As one of my sisters lives not too far away, we managed to meet up with her and both nephews on each of the days concerned. Our hotel was super, with views over the Cam from the dining room and excellent room and service. We both felt well rested despite being quite active. It was lovely to see the family who we don't see enough of and they seemed to enjoy coming along on our activites, one came along to the garden and the other to King's College Chapel with us. The atmosphere in Cambridge was serene and it is easy to imagine that it is very conducive to studying. It was a little worrying though to see how empty the Fitzwilliam was... Perhaps we hit on a period of transition when tourists were leaving and the students and academics had not yet returned ? well never mind - selfishly the lack of visitors was a welcome antidote to the frenzy usually experienced in London museums such as the Tate and National Gallery! Also, the pedestrianised centre meant that it was quiet and without car fumes. Well, dear reader, more perhaps on this later, but for now bye bye ! J xx