Rye

This is our trip to Rye. July 25, 2011. We started in Rye, went to Camber (very close) to see the ocean, then went to Bodiam Castle along really, really narrow roads. We had so much fun. Next Monday we go to London - just a few of us - the Bartchis, the Faucetts and us. We're going to ride the train in and spend the day. We don't expect to see everything - we're going to do it in sections as we can - every other Monday. Because on the opposite Mondays we go with the group to some area - but they won't take us to London. Today, Tuesday, we start the afternoon shift at the temple. We'll serve from 2:00 to about 9:00. See ya in a week!
Bodiam Castle - A short history. In 1385 Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a soldier of fortune, began the building of Bodiam Castle. he wanted to show off his power and wealth, as well as to defend the surrounding countryside. Debate continues over whether Bodiam was a fortress, a grand and comfortable house, or both. Its setting was a working estate with farmland, wharf and flour mill. It was also elaborately landscaped with ponds as well as the moat. These both added to the defences and made a picturesque scene to impress visitors.

Isn't this just great. Our first castle in England this trip. It was just beautiful. Its gutted on the inside - but it still has floors. We got here too late to get in. They stop new people from getting in at 4:30 and we were there about 5 minutes too late.

We're talking skinny roads here. This was on the way to Bodiam Castle.

This is Rye from a distance. The church is the highest point. Really a pretty sight, this was taken from the car. The roads are so narrow, with no shoulders like we have.

Then we went to see the ocean. Nice. Their beaches aren't as clean as ours. But the sand feels the same. The town is Camber. We didn't stay long, because we wanted to get to the castle before it closed.