CAMBRIDGE: days 4+5

On my fourth course day, I had classes all morning and, in the afternoon, I attended an exciting workshop by Chaz Pugliese on “The Land of Smart: How to use the theory of Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom”. After that I definitely needed some retail therapy and off to Cambridge city centre to be back at half past six for this tasty dinner:

 »» Spaghetti bolognaise + sides: rice + roast new potatoes+courgette and baton carrot 

Why such a rush?? Well, I still had plans for the evening… “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, an open-air theatre play in the beautiful gardens of Trinity College. I was delighted not only by the play (Shakespeare’s fairy-tale world of love, jealousy and youthful exuberance) but by everything around me. To my surprise, there were indeed about 200 chairs, but many more people and of all ages were on the lawn having a picnic! Some had brought rugs, others blankets and were eating and drinking (even Champagne) during the performance. In the 15-minute break hot wine was also served. Gosh, what a difference!!!

See the people on the lawn having a picnic?

This Friday, we just had classes in the morning as an excursion to Ely was already included in our cultural programme. Ely is a very calm town quite close to Cambridge (about 45 min by coach) and is mainly renowned for its Cathedral though it offers some other attractions such as Oliver Cromwell’s house and Museum. Unfortunately, there is never enough time to visit all the nice places we would like to but at least here you have a glimpse of the most fascinating sights: the Cathedral, (recently used for a prominent scene in the award winning film, The King’s Speech), gardens and its riverside. 

Ely Cathedral, surrounded by parkland and meadows

The River Great Ouse, nice spot for picnics and pics

It was a really hot day (can you believe that? It has only rained one and for a couple of minutes) and after a shower, here is my dinner: 

»» Vegetarian Lasagne+sides: peas+sugar snap peas, as usual followed by fresh fruit

Today was film night at the campus and maybe inspired by the visit to Ely, namely its Cathedral, guess the film I chose???? The King's Speech, of course!