Sussex has a number of charming towns and villages to visit. I spent a day in two neighboring towns — Rye and Winchelsea. It was also nice that it was a bright, Spring day and a great day for photography.
One of the things I enjoyed in Rye were all the names on the doors.
Across from the “Door Opposite” is the Mermaid Inn. This is considered one of the oldest pubs in England. I loved the signed that said it was “re-built in 1420”. Inside the pub were a number of small public rooms, low ceilings and slanting floors. In an area that was probably used as a stable yard now has and outside patio — a great place for a pint or two.
From here, we continued wandering the streets up to the highest part of the town – giving us both a view of nearby Winchelsea and a beautiful church.
Winchelsea is very different from Rye. The streets are not as twisted and the church is very different. It is in the centre of the town with a large area around it, including a graveyard.
To me, Avebury is a magical place and last May Day, I got to celebrate Beltane festivities with people who live in the village that is part of this large stone circle. We were up at dawn, running through the stones, dancing around a maypole and drumming up the sun. Here are some of my favourite pictures of this wonderful morning amongst the ancient stones.
