Friday, August 07, 2009
Hastings Part 2: Castle and cafe
Ekatarina already knows a great deal about William the Conqueror - she loves history. So, it was interesting to see places connected with him.
Of course in tracing back the family tree we find that we are descended from William the Conqueror - so he is more than just the Norman invader; he is our many greats grandfather!
Our visit to the ruined castle began with a film.
We learned about the Battle of Hastings and how the castle was built and how it ended up a ruin.
Here are some pictures we all took at the castle of us exploring and having a good time.
This was part of the church within the castle.
We explored underground in the dungeons.
View from the old motte across the ruins - taken by Ekatarina.
This one was taken by Ekatarina as well.
And this one was by Ekatarina.
Ekatarina enjoyed running about and up and down the steps to towers and walls.
Silly soldier will get his head hit by an arrow if he stays there!
It was very hot and we were all needed refreshing at the cliff top cafe.
We took pity on the begging seagull who had lost one of its feet.
Of course in tracing back the family tree we find that we are descended from William the Conqueror - so he is more than just the Norman invader; he is our many greats grandfather!
Our visit to the ruined castle began with a film.
We learned about the Battle of Hastings and how the castle was built and how it ended up a ruin.
Here are some pictures we all took at the castle of us exploring and having a good time.
This was part of the church within the castle.
We explored underground in the dungeons.
View from the old motte across the ruins - taken by Ekatarina.
This one was taken by Ekatarina as well.
And this one was by Ekatarina.
Ekatarina enjoyed running about and up and down the steps to towers and walls.
Silly soldier will get his head hit by an arrow if he stays there!
It was very hot and we were all needed refreshing at the cliff top cafe.
We enjoyed sitting looking down on the life below and Ekatarina enjoyed an ice cream.
We took pity on the begging seagull who had lost one of its feet.
