Though I travel to Cambridge once a month for business, I never get the chance to be a tourist. Having a friend in town is the perfect excuse to try out all the fun things I sometimes put off.
Two weeks ago I went punting in Cambridge for the very first time!
Some of you might be wondering what exactly is punting?
It is a lot like a gondola ride, where you sit in low, flat boats and a "punter" stands and uses a long stick to push you along the river.
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| with our tour guide Frank |
I have always thought of punting as a summer pastime, but a crisp autumn day is the perfect weather for sitting underneath a cozy blanket for a peaceful ride along the river Cam.
The river is especially nice this time of year, since there are virtually no tourists and you have the river to yourself. As a bonus the slow days can mean the punting companies will offer generous discounts on tickets.
Cam sits in between a few of the historical colleges of Cambridge, so punting offers you a unique view of St Johns, Trinity, Kings and Queens Colleges.
The bridges:
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| oldest bridge on the Cam |
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| The Bridge of Sighs |
The wildlife:
The scenery:
I am dissapointed that I have waited 2 years to go punting in Cambridge and after this fun experience I can not wait to do it again.
The only thing I would change? Next time, I will definitely be bringing some mulled wine for a fall punting session. Or maybe champagne in the summer!
