Bayham Abbey
I wanted to visit Bayham Abbey because I had come across the Abbey when I was making Green Lewisham. The original Abbey was founded in Brockley, in Lewisham, and then moved down to... READ MORE
Bodiam Castle
We were heading back to London after a few very enjoyable days in Rye, but on the way stopped to see Bodiam Castle, and Bayham Old Abbey. They are both fascinating and it... READ MORE
The Church of St Thomas in Winchelsea
We had walked in the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and decided to take a quick look at Winchelsea. Our first impression was that it was similar to Rye, although much quieter, but then... READ MORE
Rye Harbour
We drove out or Rye, along the River Rother, and down to Rye Harbour, only about two miles outside Rye. When we left there was a seagull on the car, and yet another... READ MORE
Corners in Rye
This post is about a few corners in Rye, bits and pieces discovered while walking round. READ MORE
Main streets in Rye
The town is small and the main streets in Rye can easily be explored in a few days. READ MORE
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On the first day in Salamanca we had two priorities: food and information. And so we set off up the hill with a slightly heavy heart to find the market and the tourist office.
Ciudad Rodrigo to Salamanca
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Five days in Ciudad Rodrigo
We spent five days in Ciudad Rodrigo and it was both interesting and very enjoyable. And yes, you could easily stretch a stay to a week!
Corners in Ciudad Rodrigo
It is always a pleasure to just wander in an old town, and exploring corners in Ciudad Rodrigo was no exception.
Palaces in Ciudad Rodrigo
We had ambitious plans to explore in the countryside around the town, but my walking time was quite limited. Instead we explored the town, including some of the Palaces in Ciudad Rodrigo.
The Cathedral of Santa Maria
The Cathedral of Santa Maria in Ciudad Rodrigo is a wonderful building, filled with beautiful details but also having a spiritual atmosphere. We were fortunate to have the space to ourselves when we visited.
River Agueda in Ciudad Rodrigo
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Capture of Ciudad Rodrigo
Ciudad Rodrigo and Duke of Wellington go together, but I didn’t feel qualified to deal with this subject so commissioned a post from Jeremy! Duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852), 1st Duke of Wellington,1 must have been an extraordinary man. … Continued
Ciudad Rodrigo
We had ambitious plans for exploring Ciudad Rodrigo and the surrounding countryside. But my back injury scuppered the plans. And then we found a Mediaeval Festival in the town which restricted access, and perhaps there was also just a touch … Continued
The road to Ciudad Rodrigo
After a day and a half spent mainly flat on my back we set off with some trepidation on the road from Jarandilla de la Vera to Ciudad Rodrigo. I was taking heavy doses of anti-inflammatory pills and paracetemol, wearing … Continued