Yesterday we headed out of the hustle and bustle of London and to the quiet and quaintness of Rye.
We had booked this weekend to catch up with friends ages ago, and as they are also kiwis and keen to see more of what England has to offer, we decided a trip out of London was what was required.
And Rye didn’t disappoint. It had old cobbled streets, green English countryside, good pub food (actually fantastic pub food), antique shops and art galleries to wander around and a church tower to climb. It also helped that the sun shone the whole day as well.
Somehow we managed to strike it lucky and be there the week of the Rye Bay Scallop Festival. They were absolutely delicious! I haven’t had such fresh seafood in the UK.
Here’s a few pics from the day:
Listening to the talking telescope telling us about the history of the area.
Views from the top of the church tower. A typical English scene.
The church.
Lovely.