I have gotten behind in blogging since my company arrived. I am going to try to catch up quickly before we head home to the states tomorrow for our summer break. We went to Dover and Leeds a couple of weekends ago. The white cliffs of Dover were wonderful, the ocean the prettiest blue green color and the town was wonderful. This was Emily's first time seeing an ocean and I am glad we got to experience the awesome majesty of it with her. The drive down was uneventful being it was the first time I have driven anywhere in England that was longer than a 45 minutes for me. I have a husband who loves to drive and I love to read, so a "match made in heaven", as they say. We stayed in a bed and breakfast in Dover and headed to Leeds Castle the next day. It is a wonderful castle extending out from two islands in the middle of a Lake. The castle grounds are quite beautiful and it would be easy to spend a day there. They have a large maze with a grotto at the centre, a large children's play area, a toddlers play area, an Aviary, a Falconry show, Go Ape in the Woods, the only Dog Collar Museum in Britain and you can sign up to go for hot air balloon rides! Absolutely wonderful.
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Leeds Castle
The Black Swan - Lady Baillie brought the Black Swan over from Australia and they have become the symbol for Leeds Castle
In the Grotto at the center of Leeds Maze
The pond at Leeds Gardens
Caleb, Emily and Bella
Caleb and Belle at Leeds
Belle and Caleb at Dover Castle in a moment of sibling love.
The only picture I took down in the war time tunnels at Dover Castle. The first tunnels under Dover Castle was constructed in the Middle Ages to provide a place for the soldiers to gather before leaving for war and to provide communication that was protected for the soldiers manning the northern outworks. Later they were used for the famous "Operation Dynamo", the evacuation of the British force and French troops from Dunkirk's beaches. The tunnels were also equipped as a hospital and a place where families took cover during bombings. The tunnels also house the only "underground" barracks ever built in Britain.
The great Dover Castle
Dan and Ben above with the castle in the background on the Dover cliffs.
Belle showing off her piece of chalk.
The Dover Port. There is a ferry here that transports cars and trucks across to France.
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Glad to hear you enjoyed Leeds Castle and Dover. Definitely a beautiful area! My fear of heights didn't do me very well while we were all walking along the edge of the cliffs. ;o)
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