Journeyed to Cambridge today to see the University of Cambridge. Seems silly that we think we are an old country when this "upstart" university is celebrating their 800 year anniversary this year. Makes 250 years seem like nothing.
On our way we stopped by the American Cemetery at Cambridge. Almost 4,000 American sailors and airmen are buried here. They primarily served in the North Atlantic Theatre during World War II, though some from the African Theatre are here also. The University of Cambridge donated the land for the cemetery in 1944. Being the my uncle, though I obviously never knew him, was killed in the European Theater (The Battle of the Bulge), this visit had a special meaning to me. It again highlighted the significant price many paid and still pay for our freedom.
Had a fine time in Cambridge. Saw the chapel at King's College. Very impressive.
I am having US withdrawls. Went to get a strawberry shake at Burger King tonight.
On to Windsor Castle tomorrow.
Here's what I learned in "Crazy Love" today. "God doesn't call us to be comfortable. He calls us to trust Him completely that we are unafraid to put ourselves in situations where we will be in trouble if He doesn't come through." Isaiah 58:2-14. Blessings!
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