After visiting Bodiam Castle, we noticed in our National Trust book that there was another castle not far away, near Tunbridge Wells. Where Bodiam was your typical medieval castle, Scotney was more your romantic, fairytale castle. Construction began in 1378, with the south wing rebuilt in 1580. Scotney Old Castle sits on its own island... Continue Reading →
BODIAM CASTLE – East Sussex – England
Think Robin Hood, think King Arthur, think knights in shining armour. Bodiam Castle has it all. If, like us, you have never seen a castle before, this is a spectacular introduction to Medieval England. Bodiam Castle is a moated castle built in 1385. The castle may not be intact, but you can spend quite a... Continue Reading →
England – At 54, we finally get our Passports.
Well, at 54 years of age, we finally made the huge leap to get out of our comfort zone and get ourselves a passport. But where would we go? We didn't really want to go on an organized tour, as we have always enjoyed each others company, and wanted to take our time and explore... Continue Reading →
Heli Fishing the Top End – Australia
I can't even begin to explain just how amazing this day was. Your own helicopter and pilot for 8 hours, fishing gear and lessons, lunch on a river bank, and breathtaking scenery at every turn. This was just some of what we experienced with Mark, our pilot and owner of HeliFish Day Tours. After watching... Continue Reading →