Richmond Castle

... .  As usual the day started with a wrong turn and we went clockwise instead of CCW on the round trip. First stop was Bolton Castle.  It was closed, but we knew that so just looked at it from the car park.  Mary Queen of Scots "stayed" ...

... lots of tatooed paratroopers, Josh watched more world cup while Chris and I had little afternoon naps in the sun, watched the Wallabies beat England (I got bored so went to Richmond Castle and called my Dad) and we did some nice walks around the ...

... an entry recently but it seems not so this is a bit of a catch up. Since we arrived here we have been to a few places.  Richmond is a small town about 6 miles away from us and is worth a visit.  We have been 3 times but only for short visits. ...

... or should I say rent some music CD's so that will keep me busy copying them. In the afternoon we went for a walk in the park...Richmond Park...to find Princess Alexandra's home. We did...but she was not at home to receive us. It was a hot day. Up to ...

... a tad amateurish and the lead singer couldn't. Out at 10.30pm and took the very efficient bus and rail back to the flat. Our legs were very tired and we never thought we'd make it on the walk back up the hill at Richmond, but of course we ...

We are spending today in Richmond. Give our legs a rest. Went to see the castle here this morning. Part of it dates back to the 11th century. The keep is from the 14th century, we climbed the very small spiral stairs to the top for a great view of the ...

... . Richmond however was just what we had hoped for. Perched on the top of a hill, with tumbling waterfalls at the bottom, Richmond was the North Yorkshire town to visit. The square enclosed by pubs, hotels, shops, a church and the castle, had everything ...

... of the day was spent as a well earned rest... after all, we do have 23 miles to do tomorrow! TUBBZ: The Sunday mood in Richmond suited by mood - after being away from civilisation for 9 days I didn't much like being back in a town (I mean, this place ...

... we headed to the library to update the blog.  Then a light lunch followed by a haircut for Steve.  We took a trip to the castle which is the oldest in Britain, built in 1073.  We just took it easy and went for a light Thai meal.  ...