il Giardino Romantico

Punting完之後呢，也差不多到了下午茶時間了！這一整天的行程其實排的相當的滿！讓我幾乎沒有喘息的時間啊！不過用個scone跟一杯英式奶茶來劃下本日完美的句點，實在是再幸福也不過了～～
After my punting experience, it was time for tea. The day's schedule was aboslutely packed! I barely had time to breath! But all had been great! And the day couldn't have ended any better, than with a scone and a cup of tea.
這天的行程其實都是由當地地陪安排的。早上的行程因為某種因素所以不便透漏（寫到一半突然發現我又沒寫幾樣怎麼會有行程滿滿的feel呢！所以特別解釋一下）。言歸正傳，這間下午茶店就是當地地陪推薦的。我忘了他是不是有預約。但是我們很快的就有位子。據說這間是劍橋出名的一間下午茶店。Scone也相當好吃！
I had a local guide with me the entire day. Although I realise that I had not revealed my itinerary for the entire day. There is a reason why I cannot disclose my morning itinerary, just in case you were wondering why I mentioned my fully packed day, when I didn't actually write about that many places. Anyway, the teashop was recommended by my guide, and apparently this is the place to go for afternoon teas when in Cambridge! Scones are must-tries! 
好吃的scone！Yummy scone! 
More seats... 地下室的座位區
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既然來到了劍橋，怎麼能夠不來puting一下呢？雖然大家都知道來劍橋要punting一下，但大家對punting了解多少呢？好啦！我承認我也是去Wiki一下才了解的！XD 其實不是每個河道都適合punting。因為他是用桿子再推動的，而不是用槳。因為劍橋的這條河剛好夠淺。而且沿途可以欣賞到許多古老建築。因此punting成了劍橋的一大特色！
When you come to Cambridge, you cannot miss out the opportunity to do a bit of punting. Although it is a universally known truth, that you must punt in Cambridge, just how much do you actually know about punting? Apparently, you can't punt in any random river. The river has to be shallow enough for the pole to reach the bottom, because that's what's pushing the boat, instead of oars. Also, the historic building along the river also make punting quite a passtime while in Cambridge. 
我們這隻船配到的是一個超酷的女生！
The punter we got was a lady! 
數學橋 Mathematical Bridge
另外一座橋 Another bridge
從河上觀賞國王學院 View of King's from the river.
在橋下 Under the bridge
河上生物 Creatures of the river.
這就是劍橋啊！ This is Cambridge.
許多古老建築 Many historic buildings
也是很壯觀的建築 Yet another impressive building
其他生物 Other creatures
Bridge of Sighs 嘆息橋
其實劍橋與牛津有很多共同點。據說，嘆息橋也是兩者之間眾多共同點之一呢！
There are many similarities between Oxford and Cambridge, and Bridges of Sighs is one of these many similarities. 
有趣的建築Interesting building. 
其實導遊（那個很酷的女生）都有一一向我們解釋這些建築物的歷史，不過隨著年齡的增長，記憶也漸漸衰退～我真的都不記得這些建築誤到底有什麼來歷跟目前作為什麼用途了！囧！！
Our guide (also the punter) actually did an amazing job explaining to us the history of these buidlings and what they are used for today. However, my memory is not very good to begin with, and with age, I find it failing me even more frequently... So I cannot recall what these buildings are at all now! How unfortunate! 
不過即使不知道來龍去脈，從圖片中還是可以看到每一棟建築物都有自己的特色！
Despite being unaware of the in and outs of these buildings, it can still be seen from the pictures that each building has its own unique feature! 
經過的幾座橋也都各有特色。
Even each of the bridges have their own unique features. 
河流上遊蕩的生物們似乎也很悠哉地享受著河流兩旁的美景。
These creatures wandering along the river seemed to be enjoying the sight on either side of the river as well. 
考考大家！誰記得這座橋叫啥？
Quiz time! What is the name of this bridge?
那這座呢？
And this one?
尤其如果遇到好天氣，真的建議要體驗一下！
Highly recommended a go at this! Especially if the weather is nice! 
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未完待續。。。
To be continued... 

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這是劍橋Walking Tour的後半段。上圖中所見到的，是稍後要划船的地點。不過請稍安勿躁，先來瞧瞧女王學院吧。
This is the second part of the Cambridge walking tour. The photo above is a picture of the place to be if you wish to go punting. That's for later, though. Let's focus on Queen's College first for now.
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我想相較於國王學院，王后學院大家可能比較不熟悉）。你不可不知：劍橋大學本身是由許多學院組成的。根據導遊的說法，劍橋（其實牛津也類似）不是你有錢就進得去的。大多數人都是從不知道什麼時候開始就開始接受它們這套系統的教育。頂尖的學生才有機會入學。王后學院是由亨利六世妻子（瑪格麗特．安茹）於1448所建立。上圖中的建築物，可是劍橋最古老的建築物（數學橋＆校長室）
I guess most of us are more familiar with King's College. It must be known, that Cambridge University is formed by the combination of various colleges. Not unlike its rival, Oxford, this is not the kind of place where money is the simple solution. Most people began the Cambridge system earlier in their academic life, and only the top ones are offered places in colleges. Queen's College was founded by the wife of King Henry VI, Margaret of Anjou. The picture you see above is a picture of the oldest building in Cambridge. (Mathematical Bridge and the President's Lodge)
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學院門樓 The Gatehouse
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舊大廳 Old Hall
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迴廊庭院 The Cloister
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下篇預告：來去划船～
Next up: Let's go punting! 
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這裡就是著名的國王學院。始建於1441年，由亨利六世建立。天仙對這裡最深的映象，就是每年聖誕節會聽的King's College Choir所演唱的聖誕歌曲。因為已經聽了好幾年，終於有榮幸一睹國王學院的壯觀建築時，心裡感到格外的興奮。抵達第一天，連內部都沒觀賞到，就急忙著想要看到建築外觀。直到隔天才有機會真得進去內部觀賞。
Alas, this is the famous King's College, founded in 1441 by Henry VI. The deepest impression I had of the place, came from the Christmas carols that I would listen to every year by the college's choir. After so many years, I finally had the chance to see the building with my own eyes. It was such an unforgettable moment. Although I did not get to see the interior on the first day of my arrival, I couldn't wait to see the actual building anyway! I waited till the next day to really enjoy the interior of this magnificent buliding.
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建築外觀 The exterior.
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教堂中殿、屏、管風琴 The nave, the screen, the organ. 
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彩繪玻璃 Stained glass windows. 
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唱詩班席位 The choir
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陽光展現出玻璃彩繪的特色 Features of the windows standing out even more in the sun.
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窗戶下的藝術 Painting beneath the window.
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每一片玻璃都是一個藝術、敘述著一段故事
Every panel is an art, narrating a story
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講台 Podium
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建築後側 Rear side of the building.
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船上看學院 Punting by the college.
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在小道上遇見名人 Encounter with a famous person on a path.
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那位名人就是徐志摩。
That famous person is the Chinese poet Xu Zhimo. 
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不要問我為什麼會選這間。其實因為某種原因，我必須在限定的時間內提供住宿地址。但因為人生地不熟，網路上的地圖又跟實際上的距離差很多。我原本以為這間離市區算很近了，沒想到我下火車後在細雨裡走了約一個小時後才找到。不過除了離市區比較遠一點之外，其實這裡算很不錯了。我待在英國的時間（包含念書的時候）這算是我第二次入住英式的B&B。不過有趣的是，這兩間的B&B主人，都不是英國當地人。第一次住的B&B，老闆是法國人，這次好像是波蘭人的樣子。
Don't ask me why I chose this Bed and Breakfast. For a certain unspeakable reason, I had to provide the address of my accommodation. But the dilemma was that I didn't know the place, and everywhere seemed to look either close enough or too far away from downtown. It seemed like this place was not that far off from downtown, but after getting off the train, I had to walk in the rain for about an hour before actually finding the place! This is the second B&B experience for me, throughout the entire time in the UK (including the time during my postgrad studies). A part from being a bit far from downtown, I have to say, the experience was actually quite pleasant! What's interesting is that the owners of both B&B where I stayed are non-British! The owner of my first B&B was French, and the owner of this place is Polish, I think. 
房間就長這個樣子。看起來很舒適吧！而且我超愛那個窗戶的！
This is the bedroom. Looks very cosy, and I lurrrrrrv the window!
有小電視，熱水瓶以及茶水杯子等。
Little telly, kettle, and tea and cups. 
沒有衣櫃，但至少衣服還有地方掛。洗手台。
There is no wardrobe, but at least you can still hang up your clothes. There's also the wash basin.
迷你熱水器。
Mini water heater.
餐廳（吃早餐用的）
Dining area (for breakfast)
各種麵包Bread. 
 
 果汁＆茶 Juice & Tea
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每一次來到一個新的地方，總是又期待又怕受傷害。一個人人皆知無人不曉的地方，很容易讓人在不知不覺中有著幻想與期待。一個人的旅程，輕盈的步伐，享受著每一個獨處得時光。因為在這個陌生的城市裡，只有你是自己最親密的朋友。
Every time you arrive at a new and unexplored place, there is a mixture of excitement, and anxiety of it being a let-down. Especially, when you visit a popular place, it's easy to have high expectations and your mind wanders off in its own imagination of what the place would be like. A single traveller, treading gently, enjoying every moment in solitude. Because in this new place, you yourself is the one with whom you are most intimate. 
處在陌生與熟悉之間的曖昧，讓人不知道該期待還是該害怕。但也因為這種神秘的曖昧，顯得一個經驗更加的有趣。
The ambiguity between the unknown and the familiar makes you anxious - what to expect? But it's also because of this mysterious ambiguity, that adds a bit more spice to this already exciting experience. 
我獨自一人在這陌生的城市，望著窗外，看著路人一個個經過。
I am alone in this unfamiliar city. I look out the window, and watch the passersby walk to and fro. 
我嚐到了一口熟悉的味道，他提醒著我：我現在獨自一人，所有的經歷都只屬於我一個人！
Then a taste of familiarity reminds me - I am by myself, and all the experience is mine, and mine only.
外表看似未曾相識的城市，我以為我一點都不瞭解。
On the surface it seems like I had never known the city, because I had never been here before.
事實上，他卻可能認為我是他最熟悉的訪客。
But in actuality, it probably thinks I am its most familiar visitor. 
是的。讓我沉醉在這個找尋自我的旅途中吧！
Yes. Let me indulge myself in the journey of finding myself. 
無論反覆讀了多少書，內心裡最強烈的欲望還是希望能夠找到自我。
No matter how many books are read, reread, and reread again, our greatest desire remains to be able to find ourselves. 
在喧嘩中找到寧靜。在陌生的環境中找到熟悉。
Find peace in the midst of all the clamour. Find the familiar in the midst of all the unknown.
在沈醉中清醒。
Be conscious while intoxicated.
在最平凡中找出最棒的那個。
Find the best out of the most ordinary.
 
如果我能夠選擇，我當然不希望它結束。但天下沒有不散的筵席。
If I had a choice, I wouldn't let it end. But all good things must come to an end.
最後，當我離開這個城市的時候，我帶走的不是一片雲彩，而是整片天空。
And alas, when I left, it was not just a single cloud that I took with me, but the entire sky.
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