I'm not gonna lie, it was a pretty weird trip. We started by going to a cemetery known as the Cambridge American Cemetery.
Turns out, after WWII the British gave families of deceased American soldiers the choice to have the body shipped home, or buried here, and about 40% chose to have them buried here. So Cambridge dedicated all this land to a cemetery solely for American soldiers. It is truly a beautiful monument for all of them, I cannot get over their generosity. So much thought went into every part of it. Even the way the cemetery is landscaped, from an aerial view it is in the shape of a baseball field! I'm serious, google earth it. The picture below is from "third base".
There is a gorgeous church with stained glass windows, one custom designed for each state, located on "first base". An American flag flies at home plate, and a series of ponds with lotus flowers connects the two.
Our program director told us that students have had families buried at the cemetery in the past. It must have been so nice for them to see their ancestors respected in this way so far from home. I'm so proud that we have this here in Cambridge.
After visiting the cemetery, we went to the University of Cambridge, which is famous for many things, but most of all PUNTING ON THE CAM! I still suck at punting, but don't think I let that stop me. See how we're headed for the wall to the left...
James brought his melodica (see the tube thingy he's playing?) and Kate and I took care of the wine. We were total champs this time around. (At the sitting and floating part...)
Except for when Sarah got us stuck under the bridge, but it looked like this, so that was really ok.
This picture doesn't do Cambridge justice, but it's all I've got for now. It really is an incredible campus. Not nearly as big as Oxford, or as old, but still breathtaking.
The Queens Jubilee big finale thingy was today- with the entire royal family riding around the city (except for the Duke of Edinburgh, who I hear is sick.) I'm so bummed I couldn't go, (stupid tutorial), but at least I was there for one day of the festivities. I'll go at least once more before this whole thing is over. Only 3ish more weeks! Ahhhh!
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