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Maureen's avatar

So very grateful you are posting your pictures and commentary ❤️ It was my dearest wish to go on this spring trip but it just couldn’t come together for me. How nice to be able to follow along

Thank you, enjoy and safe travels to all

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The Chronicler's avatar

Thank you for taking us along with you. As always, evocative writing. I can almost smell the escargot

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Jeff's avatar

Anyone take a looksy recently of the heart of the Lionhearted?

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Karyn Elizabeth Ellis's avatar

Wondering what it take to make a castle Cheeky or Saucy. ;)

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Helen Hodskiss's avatar

Thank you for taking us along! Descriptions as always so enjoyable. Safe travels to all.

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CJ Johnson's avatar

wait, are you leading a tour? or is this a family trip

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Kim Wheeland's avatar

Damn! “....thrashing rain from a steel sky...”. This is why I so enjoy your writing!! No, “it was raining hard” from Dan Jones! Ha!😊

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Jessica Causey's avatar

Always great when the weather cooperates with plans.

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Steven Batty's avatar

A beautiful castle. Enjoy the trip.

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James Tanton's avatar

Or is it a tribute.

Sorry

Looks absolutely stunning and perfect weather for it

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Mandy Chestnut's avatar

I’m there in spirit with all of you! Lovely pics, thanks so much for sharing.

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Deborah Roil's avatar

Looks stunning - thanks so much for sharing.

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Déborah's avatar

I add it to my wish list !

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Carol Kennedy's avatar

Falaise is a favourite Normandy castle of mine but in England? Bamburgh every time

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Joy's avatar

Thanks for the mini tour! It's amazing to look at these places and imagine everything that went on in those walls.

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Claudia Shaw's avatar

Thank you for taking the time to do this post, it's wonderful. Love the history matched with your present day photos!

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