Cambridge Week 6

Classes

Brief update:

This week was very short for me because I didn't have too much class. We watched two movie screenings which was great. I really loved Colonel Blimp. Roger Livesy is such a great actor. I thought the themes of national identity and gender were very nicely shown in this film. The film was about three hours long, but I didn't mind because I really liked it.

Sadly I did not enjoy A Canterbury Tale nearly as much. It got better for me once it was explained more in depth, but after watching it the first time on our own I was left feeling confused and frustrated with the movie as a whole because it seemed so random. I suppose my confusion came from the very beginning when I had expected Canterbury Tales rather than this movie. I really should have realized after the WWII planes flew in that it was certainly not based on the book. 

Family Time

Standing in front of Kings Chapel with my dad

My parents came to visit Cambridge for my dad's birthday. He turned 59 on August 8. We went out to dinner on August 7 and attended "Midsummer Night Dream" which was part of the Shakespeare Festival. I must say that I was very impressed by the Shakespeare performance. Despite all my bug bites I had a great time! The actors did a wonderful job interacting with the audience as well as adding modern flourishes to the play. FACT: You're in England and it is a dreadful shame if you don't attend at least one Shakespeare play. In fact, if you don't attend one I'd say you're ridiculous because they are literally in your backyard so you have absolutely no excuse!

Kirsten and I with our drinks

My parents stayed at the Varsity Hotel. I highly recommend it for anyone visiting Cambridge. It was beautiful and had a great view from its rooftop. We had cocktails on the roof before moving to dinner which overlooked the River Cam. I really need to go back to that place so that I can get the dessert - rhubarb creme brulee!