Little did we know, blue sky and sunshine in the UK, does not necessarily mean warm weather! Nevertheless, we were wrapped up warmly and met with the tour guide. Our starting point was Exeter College where C.S. Lewis and J.K. Rowling studied. Our first entry into any of the Colleges was Jesus College, built in the 1500's. We were allowed entry into the dining room where T. E. Lawrence keeps a beady eye on the happenings, along with Queen Victoria I. The College has a strong Welsh background, therefore, it's mascot is the dragon and one is sneakily guarding the entrance from a hidden lookout - studying too.
The Chapel too, was open for our perusal and equally impressive with it's mouldings and decorative tiles. Here is a photo of the formal quadrangle and only the Don's (Professor's) are allowed to walk on the grass. Once can't help but be caught up in the atmosphere of tradition and history.
This diningroom is actually used by students and Professors, and in the background can be seen the 'high' table only for the Don's and Heads.
Next is Oriel College where Cecil John Rhodes studied and Al felt a sense of affinity with him because he graduated from Rhodes University.
All studies aside for the moment as we stumbled across an alleyway, housing a pub which used to be for cock-fighting in it's day. Naturally, we had to stop to quench our thirst (for knowledge - HA) and feed the hungry monster.
Last, but not least, the infamous Harry Potter College aka New College, socalled because of it's renovations in the 1700's! and of course famed for starring in the Harry Potter movies
- and look - there's Hermione casting a spell - WINGARDIUM LIVIOSA
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