Who can guess how long Cambridge University has been in existence? If you guessed 200 years you didn’t even try, go directly to the Cartoon Channel. If you guessed 400 years, not bad, but you only get to watch The Food Network, or HGTV. Now for those of you who guessed 800 years, whatever! Truth be told you would have in fact been correct.
Founded in 1209, 2009 will be celebrated as the 800th anniversary. The city is amazingly beautiful, historic, interesting, photogenic and about 1000 other adjectives. I personally had no preconceived expectations for our trip but I can certainly say I’m glad we were able to see this town. Three hours or so walking the streets with such history, 17 colleges and universities, a bridge built in the 1500’s with no fasteners of any kind that not only stands, but is in daily use, Bloody Brilliant! (a new term that I am entitled to use after 48 hours in the Country)
The boys hit the soccer store again and carried many bags to the bus. Less shoes this time, but they have selections picked out for either tomorrow or when we arrive in Watford. Some even made purchases for siblings and were very excited to do so. (Note to self: still unable to find just the right thing for Lori)
After our time in Cambridge we stopped back at home base to gather the boys gear and Gortex for this afternoons match vs. Abbey College (high school). After an extended warm up they are to go off at 3 pm. Everyone should be in good form, lots of sleep was made up yesterday afternoon and last night.
PH had a team meeting with the boys last night to go over their journals and he told us this morning that they took it very seriously and did a great job. Conner is still taking head counts and so far we have not lost any sheep. I will say that he, Brad and Ross were 3 minutes late at the meeting place for the return bus trip at 12 noon and heard about it. Well done Paul!
The weather is heavy, today, a bit overcast and rain threatens for this afternoon. Perhaps we will get lucky.
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