Today was our first day trip. We went south to Bodiam Castle, Battle Abbey, and the city of Rye. Bodiam is a 14th-century moated castle. It is a beautiful castle in a beautiful setting but has little historical significance. Battle Abbey is built on the site of the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and has major historical significance. Rye was one of the Cinque Ports along the south-east coast of England that has escaped modernization. Everything for sale there is half the price of stuff in London. Kevin and Tessa Santiago are visiting the Ringers and came along on the trip. Maren, Gavin, and the boys spent the day at Hampton Court. The weather was great: just a few misty showers and some sunshine. We have been very blessed with good weather.
Mom and me at Bodiam --
we found some delicious blackberries growing along the moat
Kris is looking very lonely at this traditional spot at Battle Abbey
where we have taken family photos in the past
The two of us standing at the old gate at the bottom of Rye
The two of us on Mermaid Street in Rye
Kris on a street called The Mint
That's all for now -- I'm going to bed.
OXO
D.
Mom and me at Bodiam --
Kris is looking very lonely at this traditional spot at Battle Abbey
The two of us standing at the old gate at the bottom of Rye
The two of us on Mermaid Street in Rye
Kris on a street called The Mint
2 comments:
Howlovely! Is it strange to be childless? Have fun!
I quite like that particular day trip. I remember we were there on the 4th of July back when I was a young lass on SA.
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