071. Visit 5 UK cities I've never been to before (1/5)

CAMBRIDGE

James was away in Manila for the Bank Holiday weekends at Easter and the Royal Wedding, so the holiday at the end of May was a pleasant surprise. We decided to seize the opportunity of a day off work and do something that we weren't able to do while James was away.

On Monday May 30 2011 we took an early morning train to the city of Cambridge. Where we live now and where we grew up at not that far from Cambridge but it's a city I had never been to before. Such wonderful things are always said about such a place because of it's history and beautiful buildings, we had to visit eventually.

Armed with our smart phones and the knowledge that we at least had to get a bus from the train station to the main city centre we headed for the shops. Norwich is a top shopping destination but Cambridge is amazing. The shops are so exclusive and expensive, selling lots of high-end products - I imagined quite a shopping spree until we arrived, I really didn't spend much at all by the end of the day.

As well as the shops, there were the historic college buildings which the city is completely built around. It was really great to be surrounded by the tourists visiting the city just to see such famous sights, but we were only there to explore, observe and not take part in any tours. I did take a few photos of the buildings, but I couldn't tell you exactly what buildings they were - I really should've turned on the GPS for my camera!

And the bikes! I had never seen so many bikes or nearly knock down as many cyclists! Amazing! Anywhere there was a railing, any space against a building, was owned by a bike.

Finally, on recommendation from someone we work with, we headed to Patisserie Valerie to pick up a little treat for the journey home.