[marbs]

In 2019, after six years living in Cambridge, I moved to Seattle. A few weeks before the move I stumbled across these pictures as postcards in a local shop. They perfectly captured life in Cambridge, everything from punts on the Cam watching fireworks to jogging past cows on the green. I bought a dozen, and kept them on my desk in Seattle for a while as a reminder. Thanks for the memories!

[bb123]

How have you found the the transition from Cambridge to Seattle? I’m considering a similar move.

[marbs]

There's a lot I could say, but for now I need to keep it brief. The practical side of the transition (visa, bank account, social security number, renting, etc.) was a lot of work, but it was worth it. The area around Seattle is vastly different to Cambridge (for starters, it's not flat), and there's so many outdoor activities to do, such as hiking and skiing. It's not as wet as people make it out to be, but you'll want to layer up, and it is wetter than Cambridge. It's generally quite cyclable within the city, and there are good cycle trails further afield. The bike lanes are improving, but it helps to have an ebike for the hills. There's more board game shops, and surprisingly it's easier to get a good cup of tea. I'm actually back in Cambridge now, but feel free to reach out if you have any more questions.

[zeristor]

Microsoft?