Just in case anyone reading this blog thinks that Cambridge is all cobbled alleys; or that the University consists entirely of grand stone buildings; or that everyone studies Latin, Greek or ancient history; or indeed that it always rains in England, then they should study the picture above.
It shows the guided busway and pedestrian/cycle path leading towards Addenbrooke's Hospital on the outskirts of Cambridge. As well as being Cambridge University's teaching hospital it's also the site of the Rosie Maternity Hospital and innumerable laboratories and research facilities. The cranes in the top picture are engaged in building AstraZeneca's new UK headquarters and the new Papworth Heart Hospital is also under construction nearby. Below are the new labs of the Medical Research Council.
Unfortunately I was not visiting merely to admire the architecture or sheer scale of the place but to visit my mother in Bed 3, Bay C, Ward C4. The good news is that she's now home again but still needing a lot of help and care, so posts on this blog might not be so full or frequent for a while.
Take care.
I do hope your Mother continues to improve John - give her my best wishes.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear of your mother's illness. It certainly isn't the scenes you associate with Cambridge. How does the guided bus work? (when you have time). Take care.
ReplyDeleteThe guided bus runs on a dedicated concrete track, rather like train rails. This means that they can travel at good speed down a narrow track without the driver needing to steer the vehicle. It also means that other vehicles cannot use the track and hold up the bus's progress - though from time to time some idiot tries to negotiate the busway with their car! It was all very expensive and had lots of teething problems but now it's up-and-running it works well.
DeleteCambridge the other view! Hope your mother's health continues to improves John. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteAll the best, John - hope your mum continues to improve.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to your Mom. Take care.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to your mother, John.
ReplyDeleteNice photos, it surely is a contrast with the 'romantic' side of Cambridge.
Hi John - glad to hear your mother is home ... I'm sure she'll be more comfortable and be happy with her family around ... though I quite understand it is necessary for you to be there as much as possible. Interesting to see the other side of town as such ... it is certainly crane land isn't it.
ReplyDeleteAll the very best to you and your mother and your family - Hilary
I"m glad your mother is able to be back home again. It's a good thing that you live nearby and can help her stay at home. Take care.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know your mother is home now and that you will be able to provide her some care. Interesting seeing the more modern side of Cambridge. I had been wondering if it was all cobbled alleys and grand stone buildings. Take care there and good wishes to your mom.
ReplyDeleteSad to hear that your mother has been ill, but good too know that things are looking up. And, yes I know that that Cambridge is more than the humanities & al. The Cavendish Laboratory comes to mind :-)
ReplyDeleteGlad she's at least out of the hospital! So much nicer to recover at home.
ReplyDeleteThat is another side of the city than we usually see. I hope your mother continues to recover quickly. I send her best wishes for good health. 💐
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your mother. Wishing her the best for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteThat's sure a different view of Cambridge! And a very interesting busway too.
ReplyDeleteThe first photo is awesome. All of those cranes really caught my eye... and the busway is a first for me. It seems strange to see a bus traveling through fields.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your mum John but happy to hear that she is home again. You are right there is something very different here.. it looks quite brown and dry, I always imagine England as lush and green 😃
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that your Mum is unwell John, I hope she continues to improve. Addenbrookes is a special place for our family, they saved my grandson's life when he was 7 months old. We were told he had virtually no chance but somehow they pulled him through and he's now a healthy 8 year old.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it really true that there all speak Latin and walk under an umbrella .. I thought..:)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous weather and a really beautiful architecture in the hospital.
I'm sorry to hear your mother's sick, but it's great that now already at home.
Now you have a lot of thoughts and actions for her. I hope she will recover soon.
Been keeping up with your mum's health through your brother. I hope she continues to improve. I am very glad I'll have a chance to see here this weekend.
ReplyDeleteSorry to read that your Mom is going to need some help. Still, good to know that she has left the hospital.
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