We weren't looking forward to three train journeys to get from Amsterdam to Dover. First to Brussels, on to London and then fast train to Dover. Some helpful strangers and reasonable steps onto trains meant our fears weren't realised. Our Dover accommodation is right on the water and has a very English feel, though a Best Western.
Even though we arrived in rain yesterday the sun greeted us this morning. Breakfast on the high street and a visit to the tourist info centre set us up for the day ahead. Starting with Dover castle and then a train to Deal this afternoon.
We had heard lots of good reviews of the castle (built circa 1100) and we were not disappointed. Like Rothenburg last weekend, there was a medieval event on which was a very entertaining and really brought the castle to life. The tours of the tunnels, originally built under the castle in the 1700s and then utilised in WWII, were fascinating. It was a easy to spend lots of time exploring in the sunshine so I did my best Andrew O'Keefe and declared "No deal"! (You probably had to be there!)
Visiting Boots, chemist (I haven't forgotten my job Madeleine) was on a quest for a miracle cure for my bug. Lisa had a very peaceful day as I avoided speaking as there is no real voice and my attempts to speak are painful! Hoping it's just running a natural course.
We had vague thoughts of hopping over to Paris tomorrow, as we thought it would be easy. I mean we can see France from here! However the novelty of going for the day we have decided is in the too hard/nice idea but completely ridiculous basket!
We are enjoying the ability to decide what and when we do something and the ability it eat simply and reasonably. Loved the tour/cruise thing but the break is very good.
Four weeks down and three to go!
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