...we have one hour to see Kennilworth Castle before they close, so we go into crazed-tourist mode. We have exactly fifteen minutes to get to the gatehouse before it closes, and that's the exact time each child decides he needs the toilet-- of course, not all at once.
Our revolving bathroom break behind us, we run towards the gatehouse, open map flapping in the ice-chilled wind...
only to find the employee working the gatehouse must have a really hot date because she has locked that building up tight.
It's ok. It only houses the last letter that Queen Elizabeth I kept (written to her by Robert Dudley) by her bedside until her death.
It was only just recently restored after a multi-million pound investment.
It is only the sole reason I convinced the Hubby that Kenilworth was indeed on our way home from CADBURY WORLD (it was on the way home if you were planning to drive east on country roads before heading south).
I am undaunted.
Staring at me is majestic castle ruins, just beckoning for photos.
Within fifteen minutes of arriving,
the skies open up andthe rain begins to painfully slam us.
I knew my lens would get wet.
I knew the shot would probably be
rubbish.
I didn't care.
Welcome to England.
HaPpY HalLoWeEn!
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gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAwww. How very disappointing.
ReplyDeleteextremely disappointing, but very amazing picture!
ReplyDeleteWell that really sucks! At least you got a very cool picture out of it!!!
ReplyDeletegreat shot - love the story! Don't they always have to pee at the wrong time!
ReplyDeleteWhoa. Really a great photo. Perfect for Halloween, Haunted Castle anyone!
ReplyDeleteI stumbled your photo!
PS. I usually mute my computer..but it wasn't right now and the music started and my kids came running!
Dudley was such a cad: to his poor Amy and to Elizabeth. Bad man. But, I would kill to visit Kenilworth. Have you ever been to Glamis?
ReplyDeleteThere castle!
ReplyDeleteOh that shot screams Halloween. Nicely done.
Those dang, punctual brits. I'm sorry to hear it didn't work out for you, but you paint the image of a desperate tourist beautifully.
Happy Halloween -- in the land where it all began.
Absolutely beautiful shot! Do they "do" Halloween there?
ReplyDeleteThat is so gorgeous. It gave me shivers.
ReplyDeleteI love that photo, it came out awesome. I loved England, the castles were beautiful. Great story.
ReplyDeletethat is a great shot. It never fails the one thing you really want to do/see and no one gets it and you miss it.
ReplyDeleteyou got a great shot tho!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home!!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a fabulous time.
I love that picture, it's pretty awesome. Sorry you didn't get to see the gatehouse. Looking forward to your regular posts. (and I've enjoyed reading your older ones!)
Yay - Yay! You're back. And wow, the photo turned out awesome! Very halloweenish-spooky!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantastic--just an incredible shot.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link about the costume blogger templates and the dropped comments--I've been having issues at my place and have been looking for info---
Blessings!
The day may have been disappointing, but rubbish that shot is NOT.
ReplyDeleteA Halloween pic at its finest!!!
Glad you're back.
So you didn't get to see what you wanted, that does stink, but WHAT A PICTURE! I really love it, it is perfect for this Halloween week! It is spectacular.
ReplyDeleteThat was a fantastic shot!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking photo!! Have a Happy Halloween...
ReplyDeletei think it's a great shot.
ReplyDeleteAwesome shot! Kids oh kids, always the unpredictable bunch! Hmmmm.... how disappointing...
ReplyDeleteGood Morning and Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteI found you on SITS roll call this morning! So nice to meet you! I love the pictures you posted! So very neat!!
Anyhow, please feel free to stop by anytime and say "hello". I love meeting new people! Enjoy your weekend!
Oh, so sad that you could not go in! However, that pic is still great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place! The photo turned out fantastic too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween!
Creepy castles are amazing! Photo turned out terrific!
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween!
Beautiful picture! Have a Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteLove the picture that you got, but how very sad that you weren't able to actually take the tour.
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween!
It is a known fact that family member bladders are on internal timers that are set to go off in alternating 20 minute intervals.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you missed out on the gatehouse.
Wonderful spooky photo! :D
Happy Halloween!
In spite of the crazed hectic rush of traveling you captured a beautiful image... nicely done!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pic!
ReplyDeleteTHAT was a wonderful shot! Happy Halloween to you too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot. Bummer story. Isn't it always the case with kids!?!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you kept your sense of humor about it.
That shot is so far from rubbish! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteAhh, but the photo is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful. We always used to stop at Kenilworth on our way south from Yorkshire, when I was a child.
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