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May 11th 2014
Published: May 23rd 2014
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When we were in Chatham last fall for a few days before going to London for the winter we heard about the nearby town of Rochester. We were told that it was an interesting town and that we should try to get to the castle and cathedral. Unfortunately we didn’t have time then, but now that we were in Chatham for some time we took their advice. The town has preserved many of its historic buildi... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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Inside the Rochester CathedralInside the Rochester Cathedral
Inside the Rochester Cathedral
One of Many Detailed Carvings in Rochester CathedralOne of Many Detailed Carvings in Rochester Cathedral
One of Many Detailed Carvings in Rochester Cathedral
Another Waller UncoveredAnother Waller Uncovered
Another Waller Uncovered
at the Rochester Cathedral
Intricate Stone Carvings Around the ArchesIntricate Stone Carvings Around the Arches
Intricate Stone Carvings Around the Arches
in the Rochester Cathedral
Early Graffiti in the ChurchEarly Graffiti in the Church
Early Graffiti in the Church
A View of the Stained Glass WindowsA View of the Stained Glass Windows
A View of the Stained Glass Windows
in the Rochester Cathedral
A View Inside the Rochester CathedralA View Inside the Rochester Cathedral
A View Inside the Rochester Cathedral
Medieval Tiles on the Floor of the CathedralMedieval Tiles on the Floor of the Cathedral
Medieval Tiles on the Floor of the Cathedral
The Doorway Is From 1340sThe Doorway Is From 1340s
The Doorway Is From 1340s
Bishop deHythe's put a naked body there to represent his own soul going toward heaven
Detailed Painting on the Organ Pipes HereDetailed Painting on the Organ Pipes Here
Detailed Painting on the Organ Pipes Here
2014-04-14 108 (Copy)2014-04-14 108 (Copy)
2014-04-14 108 (Copy)
Is This Your Kind of Soup?Is This Your Kind of Soup?
Is This Your Kind of Soup?
A View of High Street in Rochester UKA View of High Street in Rochester UK
A View of High Street in Rochester UK
"The Black Widow" an Ex- Russian Foxtrot Submarine"The Black Widow" an Ex- Russian Foxtrot Submarine
"The Black Widow" an Ex- Russian Foxtrot Submarine
built in 1967 & in operation until 1994 when it became a museum for a time, then came here and has been in the process of "dying" here.
Your Eyes Are Not Deceiving YouYour Eyes Are Not Deceiving You
Your Eyes Are Not Deceiving You
Hard to believe this building is still standing with this angle - not sure if we'd want to be their neighbors
Detailed Wind Vane Seen in RochesterDetailed Wind Vane Seen in Rochester
Detailed Wind Vane Seen in Rochester
Another Side of the Rochester CathedralAnother Side of the Rochester Cathedral
Another Side of the Rochester Cathedral
with a few of its gardens
Half Timber Building Found in RochesterHalf Timber Building Found in Rochester
Half Timber Building Found in Rochester
A Painter Set Up With a View Toward the CathedralA Painter Set Up With a View Toward the Cathedral
A Painter Set Up With a View Toward the Cathedral
The "Back" Side of the CastleThe "Back" Side of the Castle
The "Back" Side of the Castle
Details of Just One of the Older Buildings in RochesterDetails of Just One of the Older Buildings in Rochester
Details of Just One of the Older Buildings in Rochester



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