London Calling

As an interim update the annual Boatrace was held 2 weeks ago, how great is it that something so broadly name can only refer to one thing, THE Boatrace.  The annual Thames rowing race between Oxford and Cambridge.  4 1/2 miles starting from our little borough of Putney and winding along the river and ending in Mortlake.  This was the 155th rowing of the event which began way back in 1829, the story is fascinating, check it out 

We along with a few hundred thousan of our closest friends lined the river (outside of a pub, ahem) to watch this baby kick-off.  Cambridge jumped out to an early lead only to be overtaken and outpaced by the Oxford eights.  The atmosphere was great, as atmospheres generated by people, esp. college students drinking all day are (for reference see Boston: Patriot's Day, Munich: Oktoberfest, New Orleans: Mardi Gras).

If you ever have a chance to be in London for The Boatrace watching it from the shores of Putney are the best place to be, just outside the Duke's Head.  The bigscreen tv set up across the river allows you to not only see the start but watch the entirety of the race unfold.

So congrats to Oxford, though they still trail Cambridge 79-75 in the alltime standings.  Imagine, 155 years of history and for all intents and purposes it's been an even split.  I guess future toffs will continue to support this race to determine once and for all which uni is the dominant one.  As for me, I say Oxford is the best, that is until next year...