Rainy Cambridge

Saturday, May 29, 2010

We boarded a train bound for Cambridge from London, where I planned to pick up my Saab 9-5 Estate car from National Car Rental.

Unfortunately, the weather was quite rainy, and I was apprehensive about driving on the left side of the road in England for the first time. When we found the National Car Rental (at 264 Newmarket Road), I showed the attendant my reservations, who told me that the Saab 9-5 Estate was unavailable. I reserved the Saab because it had an automatic transmission, as I was leery of driving manual on the wrong side of the road.

Fortunately, National Car Rental had a Mercedes C-series diesel with automatic transmission, and I was happy to accept it as a replacement for the Saab 9-5. 

From the National Car Rental offices in Cambridge at 264 Newmarket Road, I drove (through the heavy rain) and multiple roundabouts to Knapwell Wood Farm, where Inna had reserved one night.

Knapwell Wood Farm B&B

High Street

Knapwell

Cambridgeshire

CB23 4NS

After arriving at Knapwell B&B and dropping off our luggage, we returned to Cambridge to try to tour the famous town and explore Cambridge University.

When we drove back to Cambridge, we realized that parking was not allowed in Cambridge, and we had to find a parking lot nearby. After circling around, we found a parking lot in Milton, from where we took a bus to Cambridge.

Once there, we decided to stop by Auntie's Tea Room for some hot tea and sandwiches.

Inna and I enjoyed the hot English breakfast tea and all the sandwiches.

After lunch, we walked around the city, marveling at the beautiful old buildings.

Unfortunately, we could not tour Cambridge University, as classes were still in session.

After wandering the city briefly, we boarded the bus back to Milton and drove back to Knapwell Wood Farm. We were tired and wet from the rain, so we rested inside.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

In the morning, we walked around the beautiful gardens at Knapwell Wood Farm before settling in for our English breakfast.

After breakfast, Alex had a chance to bounce around.

Here is a short video of his exploits. He really enjoyed bouncing up and down on the trampoline.