Cambridge!

I visited Cambridge on Monday and had an absolutely delightful time.  The sun was out the whole day, which was a nice change from all the rainy weather (though it was a little hot at times).  My body no longer knows what 100 degree weather feels like...

Highlights from Cambridge:

• Punting!  We took a boat down a river and casually drifted along as our tour guide meandered down the river with a long metal rod.
• Stopped for candy at a local candy shop
• Had tea and cakes at Fitzbillies
• Bought some tasty spring rolls from the local market
• Visited the Cambridge University Garden
• Dinner at the Copper Kettle

Today, I saw the Dark Knight Rises (which was so good) and noticed a couple of things about watching movies in the UK:

1. You buy your ticket with an assigned seat (which you get to pick)
2. Even though the showtime might say 15:50, the actual movie doesn't start until about 30 minutes after the listed time.  15:50 is the start of commercials, then previews, then more commercials, then the actual movie.  It was ridiculous.
3. Most movies come out later here (like, apparently The Lorax is coming out this week when it has been out since March in the States)
4. At the movie theater I went to, you buy your ticket where you buy your concessions 

Seeing The 39 Steps tomorrow with a friend studying abroad in Oxford!  Can't believe I'll be back in the States in just a few more days.