...and some aren't even half bad! Here's a selection of the pictures I took while visiting with 
calove recently:
This is Bodiam Castle. We picknicked here and watched 'Sir Rhys' and his trusted squire 'Peter' give a lesson in swordplay. After which, the children made me clamber all over the (much-restored) ruins.
best of the bunch
London in the rain
View of the gardens at Hever Castle
calove recently:This is Bodiam Castle. We picknicked here and watched 'Sir Rhys' and his trusted squire 'Peter' give a lesson in swordplay. After which, the children made me clamber all over the (much-restored) ruins.
best of the bunch
London in the rain
View of the gardens at Hever Castle
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Comments
2-4. They had jousting? Wonderful!
5-7. Very arty. The raindrops actually really make that pic.
8. I can just picture someone sweeping down there in period dress. (somehow I'm imagining Tudor).
Crap? Well, that's a matter of taste, I suppose...I thought it was kinda tacky myself (the castle itself, I mean), but it's a great destination for a (family) outing. The kids can run around while the parents take it easy (or easier)...what more can you want?
2-4. They had jousting? Wonderful!
Oh yes -- there was jousting at Hever as well. With horsies! Great fun; although I wish I'd put money on the outcome -- 'Sir Jasper' won, even if he was supposed to be the baddie!
5-7. Very arty. The raindrops actually really make that pic.
I thought so, too. ;-)
8. I can just picture someone sweeping down there in period dress. (somehow I'm imagining Tudor).
My original caption for that picture read "Henry VIII? You've just missed him!"
My original caption for that picture read "Henry VIII? You've just missed him!"
Hee. I was more Lady Jane Grey - but close!
Hee. I was more Lady Jane Grey - but close!
Actually, if you visit Hever Castle, it's all Anne Boleyn -- or Ann Bullen, as she was born. Seems she's done a Hyacinth 'Bouquet' on her name, tut tut! Upstart!
(Damn. I knew if I mentioned Knebworth, then I be proved wrong! Still what is there at the moment is too recent)
I used to go out with a photographer. I guess some of his expertise rubbed off on me -- I'm quite surprised by how well my London Eye pictures turned out ;-).