Last weekend, I enjoyed a lovely visit to Cambridge and nearby Ely. When I stepped off the train I was met by my dear friend, Ruth, from schooldays at The Abbey, then we rode on the bus into Cambridge town centre, where we enjoyed coffee with Ruth's sister, Chris. From there we went on to meet Ruth's daughter, Briony, who has just begun a course in Cambridge. It was lovely to see both Chris and Briony again!
Saturday was the Apple Festival in Ely and it was a beautiful day for wandering around, enjoying the sights and tasting apples in various forms. With Vancouver Island, and specifically Sidney-by-the-Sea, having several times been the gathering place of town criers for their world championships, I was of course keen to chat with Ely's town crier, to see whether, perchance, she had been one of those town criers who had travelled to our fair town of Sidney-by-the-Sea...
Here I am, with Avril Hayter-Smith, Official Town Crier to the City of Ely - who offered to let me hold her bell for the picture!
Here are several of the musicians.....
..who could be heard playing their ancient instruments.
Ely's 'Eel Pie'!
Ruth and Bern and I enjoyed several delicious meals together, during the course of the weekend.
Here Bern is about to 'attack' a generous serving of Eton Mess!!
Ruth and Bern
Many thanks to you both for yet another memorable and enjoyable visit! You have certainly retired to a beautiful spot...
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