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Riverside cherry blossoms and punts, Magdalene College

March 31, 2008 12:00 am

Cherry blossoms and punts, River Cam, Quayside and Magdalene College, Cambridge, England

I thought the high winds and blustery weather of a few days ago would have blown away these delicate petals, but was pleased to see that the cherry blossoms are still out in Riverside Court of Magdalene College, Cambridge

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Riverside cherry blossoms and punts, Magdalene College

March 31, 2008 12:00 am

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