To The Lighthouse
Well actually we first went to Dover Castle. Our only memories were of somewhere not very interesting and a cold grey day. What we found on a sunny but fairly cold day was far more interesting.
Until we arrived Jean had frequently mentioned that it was going to cost us £30 (at pensioners' rates). When we got there she was easily persuaded that membership of English Heritage at £54 was a real bargain.
The Great Tower is no longer empty. It has been furnished with reproduction items ranging from the kitchen to the king's bedroom over three floors. The effect is brilliant. Much of it is colourful and the items include weapons, musical instruments and games. Of course, in a building that is 800 years old, it could be argued that no one period is right, but we all know what a castle should look like and English Heritage have met our expectations well.
After lunch in the NAAFI restaurant, we moved on to see South Foreland Lighthouse which is a National Trust property above the White Cliffs. When we got to the car park we discovered that the lighthouse was closed but decided to do the 2 mile walk anyway. It is a great walk, very enjoyable in the October sunshine.
The GPS took us back to Lyminge by a rather tortuous route, very pretty but a little disturbing in the low bright sun.
Dinner was fish and chips from the chinese take away. The owner was very chatty.
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