September already! The Burnout Queens are just back from a two-week family break (we hesitate to call it a rest). Here’s our “What we did on summer holidays” report with tour pics as promised. So grab your cuppa and join us on the road.
Three generations on a mission Burnout Queen style to soak up history in our new South East England countryside and London, shop, and eat cake whenever possible. Of course The Burnout Pups were over-the-moon because it’s always fun to pounce on visitors in the early morning.
They had one wish; they wanted to see castles. No fairytales needed with real-life dukes, ladys, knights, kings and queens in their stately homes, castles, pavillions and palaces! Pure history, glitz, pomp, and shenanigans.
First stop London, it’s Buckingham Palace of course. One ‘must’ visit the Queen Darling!
90 Years of Reign and 150 beautiful outfits worn by the queen over the decades. Highlight… the coronation dress (pearls, diamonds and embroidery and that’s just the dresses without the crown and jewellry), wedding dress (now we are talking fairytale) and evening gowns for state visits!
A short stop at the gift shop (couldn’t resist Dr T and this tea towel)! One last glimpse of Dr B in the grounds at Buckingham Palace and we’re off for proper tea in the Queen’s Salon at Fortnum & Mason. (Hottest day in London all summer and we’re walking and wilting! Thank heavens three tiers of sandwiches, scones and cake await us).
Arundel Castle was stunning (if you’ve never been go). The size of the entrance gates alone was overwhelming (that’s Dr B dwarfed by castle gate). To think one family has and still lives here since 1060’s is mindblowing (sadly we missed having tea with the Duke of Norfolk). The gardens were magnificent and the whole day at the castle was truly eye-popping. A return visit is definitely required since Dr T looks right at home! (She wishes!)
Tired yet? Our pedicured feet were screaming for mercy after all the walking, climbing stairs, and curtsying (only kidding!). We rested and regrouped for yet another castle (we had a mission to fulfill)!
Well, we’ve been here before but couldn’t wait to show the relatives this last little village and castle. Built in 1066 after the Battle of Hastings it has oodles of vibe and a daunting 135 stairs to the top of that Keep (how did those armour-plated soldiers do it?) As you can see, we made it!
Of course we always expect the unexpected and Lewes did not disappoint! After a yummy breakfast in the village we encountered these beauties, They are Shire horses, the largest of England’s native draught horses. Okay, my last shot is just a bit quirky, but hey, a Burnout Queen is entitled after all the walking and cake!
Done (there are more pics, but you gotta draw the line somewhere)! Mission accomplished. We were all pleasantly tired, shopped out, and already planning the next visit as we said goodbye at the train station, boo hoo! We all had a fabulous time. The Pups concur.
Now to work! Enjoy your September as you settle into your Autumn groove. Be on the lookout because The Burnout Queens are launching a new programme later this month!
Love from the seaside!
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