Visiting Kirk and Sarah in Cambridge

Sean and I went to Cambridge this weekend to visit our friends Kirk and Sarah, who just moved there from Chicago at the beginning of September. Like Sean and I, Kirk is also a native Oregonian and we've been friends since high school! Kirk will start his PhD in Engineering this fall and is enrolled in St. John's College.

On our first day, we stayed in the Cambridge and strolled around town for most of the day. Cambridge is a beautiful city! We didn't realize how big Cambridge University really is, both geographically and the fact that it is composed of 31 colleges!

Here are a few photos from the first day:

Belinda during our walk into the city centre




St. John's College, Cambridge University



Kirk's attempt at punting, a Cambridge tradition





On the second day we took the train to central London. I had been twice before and Sarah had been once, but it was a first for Sean and Kirk. Kirk actually works in central London, but never had the chance to really enjoy the city.


Here are a few photos from the second day:

Streets of London:




The London Eye and Big Ben



Sean and Belle at Buckingham Palace




Belinda, Kirk and Sarah




And here you go Potter Fans, its Platform 9 3/4! The scene was actually filmed in a different part of King's Cross station, but based on the location of Platform 9 3/4 it should have been filmed in Euston Station.




There are more pics in the Picture Gallery from both Cambridge and London.

Overall we had a great trip! And the fun continues...Kirk and Sarah are heading to Cork in mid October! We are so excited to have them over for a visit!