I have explored enough for one day, I tell you

What I've done today: I walked, walked, walked, bought a very funny book, walked, went into Starbuck's for some internet and a latte (that did not taste of coffee unfortunately), walked some more, bought a SIM card for my mobile so I can live here properly, went to another Starbuck's for some more internet and a cappuccino (that did not taste of coffee unfortunately), made sure I had internet in mobile phone so I would not have to go into Starbuck's for bad coffee anymore, walked, got tired of walking, kept on walking, bought some stuff in Boots, went to the Rainbow Café for a nice goat cheese lasagne, walked some more, went for a cup of tea, walked some more, went to the Corpus Playroom and watched Macbeth, went to Sainsbury's and bought some food, got tired of walking, took a taxi home (and I knew the address this time).

Well, that was my day. My feet are quite tired now. How was your day?

Am here!

OK. Am in Cambridge now. Took taxi to new job and on the way I looked out at the city. Saw beautiful buildings! Classic black taxis! School uniforms! People driving on the wrong side of the street (it is confusing even to just watch, I'm telling you)! I was very amazed by it all. Met colleague at work and walked to house I am staying at. Relaxed at the house for a bit and decided to walk to the city centre. Looked at the map and since I don't have internet access on my phone I tried to memorize the way. I wrote down a few things. Right, Scotland Road to city centre. Got it! Went out. Was immediately lost. Later I understood that it was not that strange that I was lost right at the beginning, because I was not actually on Scotland Road to begin with. I realised this when I came back home. Yes, I actually made it back home because I took a picture of the street sign and showed the taxi driver. Am very clever.

I saw a flat tonight and it is just great. The flat is very cosy and clean and modern. It is not cold and it does not have carpet in the bathroom. The person I would be living with is also very nice. We went out for sushi and a glass of wine after her showing me the flat. People seem to think I was very quick on finding a flat and I suppose it has been rather quick, but I just couldn't help but starting to look while I was still at home in Stockholm. I also think I had a bit of luck. Hopefully the agent will accept me as well and then I'll move in, soonish.

Tomorrow I have two plans. One: getting a phone number. Two: seeing Macbeth. 

You and me

Jesus Christ. It is less than a week left now until I hop on a plane that will (hopefully) take me to England. I will be flying Ryanair since it is the only airline going from here to Stansted, the closest airport to Cambridge. This is sort of a challenge in itself since you never know if you are going to get to the final destination or not. Well, I am all for living on the edge so why not? (Will be knocking on wood though. Please please please take me to England!) 

To tell you the truth I sit here with a lot of emotions. I am very excited for the big move to Cambridge but on the other hand it does mean that I will be leaving people behind. Like my boyfriend. The bestest boyfriend in the world he is. He is like me – he loves to live in new places – so I know that he understands. He is very encouraging. But still. Even if I know that we will make this work, it is tough. Lucky for us, it is quite easy traveling between Stockholm and Cambridge. 

Bringing the big suitcase up from the storage and starting to pack it will be a stab at the heart. And at the same time it is the start of an adventure that is very much welcome.

Walking in Cambridge while on the sofa

This is the street I will be living on when I arrive. At least for a few weeks.

Yesterday I went to Cambridge and walked from my new flat to my new job. At least in theory. I realised what a great idea Google Maps is so I sat down on the sofa and clicked on 'street view'. Best idea ever! I will never have to travel again to see new places. (Although, probably will.) Since I have had a difficult time finding good pictures of the city, this is great. This must be the best way to see Cambridge before actually being in Cambridge physically. Perhaps you want to know what I thought of the walk? I will tell you: Everything looks quite nice, I must say. Maybe I will take a walk to the city centre tonight. 

Big decision

Some people think I should blog in English. Though I do feel more comfortable writing in my own language I have decided to give it a try. The biggest reason for this decision is to make it easier to be a part of the British blog community. I have found so many wonderful friends in Stockholm through blogging that I feel I should give UK a chance too. And what the hell, I will be speaking English while I am there so why not write in it as well? I am a translator after all; I should be able to work it out. 

Jag sökte en bredare bild av Cambridge

Jag kan eventuellt ha försökt googla Cambridgebilder en hel del. Det är lätt att hitta bilder på floden och universitetet men jag har haft svårt att hitta annat. Däremot lyckades jag, efter mkt intensiv googling, stöta på en sida på internettet där det läggs upp en massa fina bilder från Cambridge och dess omgivningar. Ship of the Fens heter den. Där finns mer än flod och universitet. Dagens bild (se ovan) är exakt den bild jag har av det Cambridge som jag ska flytta till. Vackra höstlöv och vackra byggnader. Jag vill bara gosa in mig i löven och färgerna! Varje dag ploppar det upp en ny bild på den sidan och för det mesta är det en som jag kan ååh:a mig över och utbrista "TÄNK att jag ska bo där! SÅ FINT!". Om man klickar här eller här kan man se lite av hur det ser ut i stan exempelvis. Men det finns även många bilder på, just det: flod och universitet, om det är så att man inte kan få nog av det. Nu är ni kanske inte lika nyfikna på staden som jag är men jag låtsas att ni är det. 

Och det närmar sig

Cambridgeshire. Bild hämtad här.

Jag har tre veckor kvar på jobbet i Stockholm. Jag har bokat en enkel biljett till England. Jag har hört efter med nya jobbet hur jag tar mig från tågstationen till huset där jag ska bo. Jag har börjat läsa bloggar från Storbritannien. Jag har börjat få lite kontakt med folk som bor där – kontakter som jag själv har fiskat upp från internettet. 

Jag börjar bli redo. Idag är det på dagen fem veckor tills jag flyttar till Cambridge.