A – Z of Punting

Here’s a fun A-Z of punting by our chauffeur, Max. See if you can tick off the alphabet on your visit!
A is for Anchor
This is the pub once frequented by Pink Floyd, moreover where a few of their first live performances took place.

B is for Benedict Spinola, the weird bust opposite Magdalene college.

C is for Concussion Bridge, mind your head!

D is for Ducks. Soooo many ducks. Always hungry.

E is for Erasmus Building, a rather controversial building.

F is for Flood markers, seen on Concussion Bridge.

G is for Garde Ta Foy, the latin phrase found near Magdalene.
H is for Heron, a rare but beautiful bird seen on the river.

I is for Ivy, growing all over the back of The New Court.

J is for Jerwood Library, the library that announces itself.

K is for King’s College Chapel, located at…well, King’s College.

L is for Lover’s Lane, where couples go to…..kiss.

M is for Magdalene bridge, where the mythical Cam Bridge once stood.

N is for “No Mooring”, a sign on the river no one follows.

O is for Oak trees, towering over the river.
P is for Pickerel, the oldest pub still around in Cambridge.

Q is for Quayside, where our punting tours begin.

R is for River, it’s the thing punts are floating on….

S is for Self-hires, crashing into you with no rhyme or reason.

T is for Tourists, asking where’s the University Of Cambridge.

U is for Undergraduates, watching the punts go by.

Photo by Buro Millennial
V is for Varsity, a word you’ll see all over the University.

W is for Water. It’s what rivers are made of…..

X is for Xenomania; the pleasure of meeting strangers.
Y is for Yales, seen on two pillars at St. John’s

And finally,
Z is for zephyr, the gentle breeze you feel while punting down the river
