Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Arundel (at last)

A week or so ago we finally visited Arundel Castle.  It is close to where we live and in a lovely little village on the river Arun.  We have wanted to see the castle since we arrived but waited in hopes of doing so with family.  As so often happens in life, time has flown by and the boys and I have only a few weeks left, thus a visit was in order.  It happened to be a rare sunny day and we were joined by some friends from the island.  It is so interesting how friendships that began in the Caribbean have continued here in England and hopefully we will re-connect somewhere along this journey of med school we are all on.

















Arundel Castle is still fully functioning with the family of the Duke of Norfolk currently living there.

Arundel village and the river Arun in the background.


The valley with the South Downs in the background.




where the goats live.


spring is slowly beginning to emerge on the southern coast of England.

no pictures please









oops mom is not going to be pleased ( Ronan only has 2 pairs of pants that he deems acceptable to wear and he just completely tore the knee in one of them).  Thankfully summer is on its way and he can wear his shorts again.





the castle gardens were very beautiful








there was a small zoo on the castle grounds


this guy let us know he was in charge















beautiful sights, good friends, good food and good times.

Our hearts and thoughts are with Boston and the rest of world in hopes that there may be peace for all of mankind.  We focus on the positive acts of kindness that surround us daily.

7 comments:

  1. Oh such magnificent beauty! Your pictures are just spectacular. I don't know how you managed to fit this lovely adventure in amidst all the things you must be organizing for your next move. But I am so glad you did! xo

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    1. Thank You Rebecca, I think squeezing little moments in to our crazy schedule has become a most. Maybe for sanities sake. There will be another fun one to post about soon!!!!!
      Chey xo

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  2. I love Arundel! Have only been the once and didn't make it to the castle...but the lake. The South Downs hold a special place in my heart - for they are my true home.

    Just gorgeous...and a little homesick.

    Nina x

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    1. What a lovely place to call home - we love the South Downs, so beautiful. You should return and go in the castle it is amazing and the grounds so enjoyable to wander around.

      Chey xo

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  3. Right out of a history book. That castle is huge!

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    1. One of the great things about living here - it makes history fun!!!! It was huge and so beautiful.

      Chey xo

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  4. One of the things I love about Europe is that it has such an ancient feel to it. Once you've been there and experienced things like this, nothing back in the U.S. can really compare.

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