44. Cambridge - House and Pet Sitting - Episode 4

 We left Folkstone by train and travelled west back to London where we caught another train and headed north to Cambridge.

It's a bonus having a dog-sit in a nice city I must say. Being a university town, like Oxford, the demographic was quite broad. There was a cross-section of locals, students and people of races far and wide. 

We also noticed a heap of op (charity) shops too which to us, indicates a section of the community being of a low socio-economic demographic. In fact, there were 10 shops in one street that stretched only half a kilometre.

We made our way to the dog sit which was an 8-minute bus ride just out of the city and we took over from another sitter. It's common in this dog-sitting business to actually not meet the owner. 

We fell in love with 'Hamilton' which we soon abbreviated to 'Hammy'. 


Hammy was so chilled out. He was quiet, loved his walks, and slept soundly with a little snoring but hey!  Here's me, the pot calling the kettle black!

We had Daniel and Ellen come up from London for a surprise visit to celebrate Max's birthday. Hammy was so well behaved, we were confident enough to take him to the pub for lunch.

His ears are so long, they get in the way when he's eating so we adapted.


A very interesting cocktail there!


The architecture in Cambridge did not disappoint either. Around every corner, you saw something different. Including a Harry Potter store!

                                                           

Chimney stacks a plenty

                                             

Even the rodents had grand entrances!


The Wisteria was in full bloom too.


People live in these boats on the canal.


I walked a fair distance to find 'Fort St George' which of course I expected a fort but alas, no. 
More like a storage facility for FORTified wines...


A Guinness with Hammy at the local pub.


And to finish, a small compilation of Hammy clips. I found by playing a particular tune on the guitar, his eyelids got heavy and sent him off to sleep!

Comments

  1. KayeMay 22, 2023 at 1:35 PM

    Omg, I love Hammy, what a gorgeous little pooch. And, Paul's guitar playing, that sounds beautiful. I'm glad you're having a lovely adventure and seeing lots of the UK xxx

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  2. LeanneMay 22, 2023 at 9:08 PM

    Oh Hammy :) Hey what is the go with that cocktail..? Did you need a straw to drink it?

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  3. LesleyMay 22, 2023 at 9:31 PM

    Such a wonderful road trip you are having! Great memories for the family album. xx

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  4. AnonymousMay 23, 2023 at 12:55 AM

    You are lucky to have Hammy, what a lovely wooffa. Hey Paul and Maxine, love your pics and news xx Annie

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  5. Mary Lawrence May 23, 2023 at 10:57 PM

    Looking lovely, Max. Hammy's a bit cute too 🥰

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