Monday, 17 April 2017

Day 5
Much to Bertie's delight we made the decision not to sail on to Ramsgate today.  The weather forecast was not too good, even though there was a small weather window in the afternoon which could have proved OK to move on.  However, we decided that it would probably be a bit too risky as it would anyway be wind over tide, so lumpy sea!  As it turned out, the wind did drop this afternoon, but is likely to pick up this evening and tomorrow!   So what to do?  First we tried the Royal Cinque Ports Yach Club, but it was closed.  Then decided to walk past the ferry port and see how far up the cliffs we got.  It was very very steep and we ended up in a National Trust area which looks after the White Cliffs.  Gave them a quid to help them in the upkeep, and trudged on.  All had aching feet by the time we decided to stop and turn round, but the views were pretty spectacular.

The White Cliffs (or part of them!)

Turn around and there was a Norman Church 

and a bit to the right Dover Castle, lovely
We popped in to the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club on the way back, but they would only let Bertie in if we sat outside - a bit cold for that!
As the weather is still not good for tomorrow, there is the very slight possibility that we may walk up to the castle...... if our feet can take it.  I also have to get more supplies in as we seem to be eating our way around - as usual!

2 comments:

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Unknown said...

Get a good rest before you tackle any more sea journeys. Still say it's easier by train! But you know me and the sea. All the best