Cambridge

Well I've been in Cambridge since Saturday now, it's probably the most livable place I've come across yet. If i ever get to a more than 'considering it' stage about further study I'd definitely include Cambridge as something to investigate. It satisfies my being able to walk/bike everywhere requirement, has a nice relaxed lifestyle but with all the amenities of larger city (though I'm yet to test the coffee) and for the things it lacks London is only a 45minute express train away. My friend Sam does a 2 hour commute to Canary Wharf in London every day, I couldn't handle getting up that early, but it certainly proves its possible to include London as a part of the lifestyle.



The other reason why I may be finding Cambridge more livable is that I actually have a house here and have my own attic room. Three of us ex-Waikato folk have hired a 3 room house for the week, while I have nothing against hostels it sure is nice to not worry about possessions and to have my own room - even if it is a precarious climb up ladder like stairs.



Not really sure what the post Cambridge plan is, there are thoughts about hiring a van and going on a 2 week tour around the UK with the three of us, but campervans are pretty prohibitively expensive.