Back in Hassocks

Bodiam Castle from the drawbridge side

The last two days were unfortunately not very pleasant for me, as I spent one day travelling back from Cornwall while being pretty ill, while the other was spent in bed. Sore throat with large ulcer deep down in my throat, earache and severe dizziness. I somehow made it to Hassocks and tried to ring the local surgery without success. After spending most of yesterday in bed I decided that even at death's door I would not miss Callum's trip to Bodiam Castle. I dosed myself up with painkillers and off we went. I must admit, that place is still as magical as it has ever been and Callum had a really good time. He bought himself a knight in shining armour on horseback with the last remnants of his birthday money.

The castle from the South East

Showing off on top off the Soth Tower

Bodiam was Stephen andq Alex's favourite castle and Callum seemed to have entered into the spirit of the place. As he is a forever moving object with little inclination to pose for photographs, my pictures had to be taken on the go. He looks happy though!

In the stocks

Free transport from Dad

Moving with purpose

A stroll along the River Rother

After the purchase of the knight

A friendly little squirrel by the car park

I love apple juice!

In the pub awaiting the arrival of lunch

Grandad's beer and Mummy's cider

Some tather unusual urinals in The Roebuck Inn 

The Roebuck Inn

Immediately after leaving the castle we had a drink in the pub right across from the car park. We decided to have food later, closer to home. In Laughton, en route to Lewes we found an interesting pub  called The Roebuck Inn. It was under new management, after standing empty for 2 and half years, and we chose well. The food was excellent and we even saw jellyfish and 2 pigs. The star attraction, however, proved to be some weird gargoyle-like pissoires in the gents. All male members of our party found them hilarious. Tomorrow we are planning a trip to the Downs. Either the Devil's Dyke or Ditchling Beacon. Possibly both. Meaghan and Callum are leaving on Saturday, so tomorrow is our last day together.