The extraordinary King's College Chapel at King's College
One of my favorite things to do when I've been in England is to take
a walk along the Cam River at night. Following the Cam through Cambridge
takes one past most of the schools that make up the university. Plus, the
town seems to buzz with the nervous energy that one associates with a college
town. Of course, there's plenty to see during the day. Most of the colleges
are open to visitors (for a pound or two) and all of the shops are open
as well. Any daytime visitor should make an effort to go see King's College
Chapel. It is actually more impressive than several of the cathedrals in
England. We've always eaten at the Old Orleans restaurant on Mill Lane near
the Mathematical Bridge. The food is solidly American, even down to the
alligator fillets. It's not cheap. Most dishes cost at least £8. But,
it's a great choice if you're a homesick American or just want to splurge
out for an evening.
Princess Diana's death also taught me to make sure to get a hotel reservation
in the city from which one is departing to home or to another destination.
There wasn't a room to be had in London for the night of September 5. However,
the lack of rooms forced me to try out other modes of transportation that
I wouldn't have otherwise tried. Thanks to some last minute scrambling,
we found a shuttle bus that goes from Cambridge to Heathrow. It leaves from
the bus terminal every hour on the hour, starting at 3 a.m and ending at
10 p.m. The cost was £10 and the ride takes about two and a half hours.
It stops at all four terminals of the airport. This service was a trip saver
for me and my companions. I couldn't recommend it more for those people
staying in East Anglia who need to get to Heathrow.
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