Spring here? - NOT amateur radio

After what has seemed like a long, cold, dull winter, today feels warm and sunny. Certainly there were lots of spring flowers out in Cambridge.

The approach to King’s College, Cambridge , UK - NOT amateur radio

 

This was the path up to King’s this morning.

Cambridge Busker - NOT amateur radio

In Cambridge, you often see buskers, attracted by the tourists. Mostly, they have guitars and violins are far rarer. This one was outside a large bookstore.

Buskers do no harm and are part of the Cambridge "scene" making the city vibrant, especially in nice weather.

King's College, Cambridge - NOT amateur radio

Most often, you see photos of the world famous King's College Chapel. This is the view looking towards the Porter's Lodge and King's Parade. 

Cambridge Bridge Street - NOT amateur radio

This is Bridge Street, Cambridge. There are lots of places to eat along here. 

Magdalene College that houses the library of Samuel Pepys is over the bridge over the River Cam about 300m from here.

See https://www.magd.cam.ac.uk/ .

Cambridge Botanic Garden - NOT amateur radio

My wife made this collage of the orchids seen yesterday.

Cambridge Botanic Gardens - NOT amateur radio

As today was sunny and dry we went to the Botanic Gardens in Cambridge.

CDARC website

A quick look at the Cambridge Radio Club website showed a photo of me giving a talk. I am doing one later this week on 8m. I prepare the slides, but as my voice is so poor someone else is doing the presentation and speaking!  The photo must be years old as an "in person"  presentation must pre-date my 2013 stroke.

See https://www.cdarc.org.uk/ .

Archetypal Cambridge - NOT amateur radio

Whenever you think of Cambridge you may think of punts and fine weather. Well, today we had the punts, but not the fine weather! It was very cold.

Signs of life - NOT amateur radio

The photo shows the path from King's College, Cambridge over the River Cam. It was taken on January 29th. There were already signs of the earth waking up. 

Yesterday, I noticed rooks repairing their nests - soon be spring.

Quieter than normal? - NOT amateur radio

 

Central Cambridge seemed quieter than normal. 

Perhaps it is our dull weather keeping people away!

Christ's Pieces - NOT amateur radio

This is Christ's Pieces, a park behind the bus station in Cambridge.  

Christ's College, part of the University of Cambridge, is nearby.

Cambridge buildings - NOT amateur radio

My wife made this collage of Cambridge buildings yesterday. 

She took the photos on her way back from her course at the University of the Third Age.

Rip off? - NOT amateur radio

As a local resident, we are entitled to a pass that usually grants you access to any Cambridge college, not just King's. 

Several years ago it lasted several years. 

This year it has risen by 33% and only lasts a year. To me this seems like a rip-off when King's College, Cambridge has plenty of money.

You would have thought they would want to encourage locals!

Waiting for the bus - NOT amateur radio

We go into Cambridge by bus as it’s free if you’re old! 😉. This was at the bus station in the city. 

Note how many are on their devices!! I think everyone!

Rose Crescent, Cambridge - NOT amateur radio

 

This is a pedestrian walk in the heart of the city. At this time of year it is quiet.

Cambridge in winter - NOT amateur radio

The photo shows the Wren library in Cambridge in winter. Brave folks on the punt!

Trinity Great Court, Cambridge, UK - NOT amateur radio

This is where the Trinity Great Court run is held. Of all the Cambridge University colleges, I believe Trinity is most endowed.

See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Court,_Trinity_College,_Cambridge .

Cambridge art gallery - NOT amateur radio

 

This was in a window yesterday.

More Christmas cheer - NOT amateur radio

This was in a Cambridge department store earlier. 

Now it is December, I am happy. Earlier, I am not!