On a day like today...

The park that once was a cemetery.

Little Venice in London, England.

Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford, England.

Note: I’m a few days behind again, so I’ll be posting two more pictures today.

Greenwich, England.

London, England.

When I went punting in the rain in Cambridge, we passed this little blue door leading from one of the university colleges (unfortunately, I can’t remember which) and our guide stopped to share an amusing tale with us.

Apparently, for a few years, the running prank for freshers’ week was to change all the fire exit signs to point toward these little blue doors. Then in the middle of the night, the senior students would pile onto the bridge (which you can’t see here, but it’s just ahead) and wait as one of them pulled the fire alarm. Moments later, they’d watch and laugh as the half-asleep freshers ran out and fell into the cold water. It must have been hilarious to watch, but quite the experience for the freshers.

A random side street in Oxford, England.

Staying over for one night in Oxford was one of the best decisions I made on my trip as it gave me the opportunity to explore the city after the tourists had left in the evening. I was happy to get lost among the old buildings and streets - it’s a beautiful place.

August 2011.

Punting in Cambridge.

Cambridge, England. 2011.

Beam Hall, Oxford.

Apparently, Beam Hall was the home of Thomas Willis from 1657 to 1667. 

London taken from one of the Golden Jubilee Bridges.

When I arrived in Cambridge last week, it was raining. So, I decided to go punting… 

This was a shot I took before I went down to the backs.

Cambridge, England. August 2011.