Sarah’s First Missing Tooth

Sarah, being the brave soul that she is, decided that I should pull her wiggly tooth.

This is Sarah, still excited and chipper, not realising what is about to happen

This is the first expression of shock after Colin ripped the tooth out

And then the giggling set in along with the 1 x big gaping hole

And Sarah became 2 pounds richer, thanks to the tooth fairy

Week-end Trip to Dover & Battle

Our first tea stop on the way to Dover was at The Teapot Island in Yalding on the river.

Being a hot day, everyone was making the most of the water

The Teapot Island Restaurant had a very interesting sideline… they made ceramic teapots.  But ceramic teapots in all shapes and sizes – from dancing figurines to the queen’s head…

Next stop at the local farm stall near Chilham, called Badgers Hill Farm & Cidery. They had some unusual animals around and about, and a very quaint farm stall.

We could not resist buying a pint of their local cider – although I don’t think we got much beyond one glass each.

Now, Canterbury was a REAL treat.  This town made me feel like we were back on the continent exploring old crooked villages.  This is a truly authentic little town and great to explore.

The MOST crooked house I have come across

 

The last stop of the day was Dover before heading to our B&B in Deal.  We had dinner at the docks, followed by a stroll along the top of the cliffs.

 

Colin was so inspired that he got up at Sparrow’s Fart to try to catch the sunrise on the cliffs – unfortunately it was an overcast morning so the trip was not a total success.

Our B&B in Deal was alongside the sea shore, so after breakfast in the morning, we took a stroll along the beach and out onto the pier.  The village was very beautiful, all in bloom.

The other treat of the journey through Kent, was sampling the world famous Kent cherries and strawberries.  At each farm stall, we would stock up on berries (and usually polish them off before we were back in the car)

Our journey from Deal took us back past Dover and then around the coastline past some very beautiful towns, including the historic village of Rye.  Unfortunately, we zoomed past this one too fast, that it is on my list of places to revisit and spend a few more leisurely hours in.

Finally, we went through Hastings and then back up to Battle to visit Battle Abbey where the battle of 1066 took place during the Norman invasion.

 

But first!  Cream Tea! (for the uninitiated, this is not a cup of tea with a dollop of cream – these are scones with jam and Devonshire Clotted Cream with tea – YUM YUM!!)

This is the front view of the Abbey which is alongside the battle field

   

And this is the girls doing “The Turkey”.

Day Trip to London

No trip to the the UK is ever complete without a trip into London.

In order to max the day, we planned a short route from Piccadilly Circus (A), through Green Park (B), to Buckingham Palace (C), through St James Park (D), past Westminster Abbey (E) and the Houses of Parliament, up the London Eye (F), to Trafalgar Square (G) and then Home James.

Popping out at Piccadilly Circus, we were glad to see the usual “75% Sale” signs at Lillywhites and we all exited with new crocs.

Walking down Piccadilly Road, there was a huge Hare Krishna march.

St James Park was the ideal spot to rest the bones and have a quick lunch.

Next stop, to visit the Queen

Mutherdux admiring the Victoria Monument with the Gold Angels atop while Dad is photographing Pall Mall

The girls are being angels today!

Then, a stroll through St James Park and on past Westminster Abbey and The Houses of Parliament.

       

After tea, a trip around the London Eye.

And then a stroll along the river towards Trafalgar Square with Nelson’s Column.