I took a day trip to Oxford earlier this week, which is the home of Oxford University; one of the oldest and most famous universities in the world.
Hertford Bridge or The Bridge of Sighs. This is a replica of the famous Bridge of Sighs in Venice.
Climbing Carfax Tower
Top of Carfax.
View from the top of the tower.
Christ Church College.
Christ Church Great Hall. Inspiration for Hogwarts' Great Hall in Harry Potter.
Entrance into the botanical gardens.
The rivers Chernwell and Thames run right through the campus. It is popular during the warmer months to go "punting" on the river.
2 comments:
Did the portraits on the wall talk like in Harry Potter? Skype...soon!
I thought punting was something one did on 4th down. So all I could think of was a bunch of people kicking a football back and forth over the river. Stupid American! hahahah
A punt is a flat-bottomed boat, propelled by a long pole about ten feet long, slicing through the water. Punting looks deceptively easy but is very difficult and requires a lot of skill and stamina. Often, students take on jobs as punters during the summer months to earn extra pocket money. (google)
And now I know....
Cousin Laurie :-)
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