Sonia stopped off to buy a cardigan to keep her arms covered after yesterday's sun shine, and we pottered our way down through the town to the cathedral, stopping off for a coffee and cake break in a french cafe just inside the West Gate. Visited the Eastbridge Pilgrims Hospital. Took our time wandering around the cathedral. Lots of photos taken.
Then off to a pub for lunch – Caseys (but not an Irish bar for a change, run by Shepherd Neame). A quiet pint and sandwich. Then headed to the castle. Only the inside of the keep remained. Headed back into town, stopping off in Greyfriars garden before wandering back to the station to catch the train back.
A quick shopping trip in Rye on the way back to pick up the essentials before settling down to download the photos and type up some notes. Spent some time planning our next few days out and where to eat tonight.
Went to the Ship Inn, just round the corner and a flat walk (rather than a flight of steps up to the old town). Followed this with a stroll up Mermaid St and through the old town until we walked past the Ypres Tower (and Ypres Castle Inn), down the steps and back to the flat.
