The only day in England when everything is closed and there is little to do, other than watching television or getting drunk, so I went for a drive. A long one...
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The hastily planned route |
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Deserted roads |
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QE II bridge at the Dartford Crossing engulfed in mist |
Dover
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Dover Castle on the hill |
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Castle was closed today, of course |
The White Cliffs of Dover
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If you look carefully you can see France |
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Looking back at the castle |
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Coastguard installation |
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Visitors centre at the cliffs |
St. Margarets Bay
Kingsdown
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Kingsdown, Kent - a quaint little fishing village |
Deal
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Another coastal fortification - Deal Castle - the French were to close for comfort |
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Fishing boat - in regular use |
Ramsgate
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Ramsgate harbour |
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The Cervia steam boat, once registered in London apparently |
Margate
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Looking north this time, we've passed the eastern tip of south-east England |
Canterbury
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The ornate entrance to Canterbury Cathedral |
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And the main tourist attraction of the UK these days, scaffolding! |
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This being Christmas Day, the cathedral was only open for service at set times |
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Customary nativity scene, a time honored tradition of christian churches worldwide |
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Art in the yard, some sort of Canterburian horse. The house in the background is the residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
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... and a very obese tree |
I've made it back to London just before dark. Going for a drive, coming home with memories for a lifetime.