DENVER TO DOVER

DENVER TO DOVER

We got up early and made it into the gym for a workout. Back home and cleaned up and we are on our way. We dropped The Boys off at Puppy Camp as they howled and bounced all over the place. Look at us, like Dad, you are embarrassing me, just leave. OK, They will be glad to see us upon our return. 

The drive down to the airport was uneventful and we breezed through check in and security. Finding the club closest to our departure gate just by chance, we are settled in and chilled as it looks like our equipment will be arriving late. 

Yes, our flight was about 1 hour 40 minutes late in departing and the service seemed rushed to me. Yet, I was able to get a good bit of rest. The United amenity kit has a Spiderman theme,  the socks and eye mask are themed as such, as well as the pouch. 

We landed at about 1030 and had three hours to clear immigration and customs and get to our train. All went well as we took the Piccadilly Line directly to St Pancras. Once we got to St.Pancras at 1230, collected our tickets, bought a couple sandwiches at Pret, we waited for a track assignment. 

There are several options for traveling from London to Dover by rail. There is a direct high speed service, a more local route with several stops, and one where you must transfer to another train. This trip is on the high speed service and should only take about 1 hour 4 minutes. Our cost was £18 for both of us, and this is a rail card fare. We use the Two Travel together card and it does pay for itself should one take several rail journeys.    

Our train was running a bit late, only 4 minutes, and soon we were on our way. We were able to get a table seat and I am catching up on this entry.  The WIFI on the train was not working very well, if at all. 

From Dover Priory Station, it was a short 1/2 mile walk to Blake's of Dover. The front desk is where ever one finds the Bar Man. We had prepaid and were quickly escorted to our room on the second floor. You guessed it, no lift, nor was one expected. 

Our room has two single beds and queen bed, coffee service, TV, in suite bath, and fire place. I would call the decor 1930 to 1950, quaint and lovely, perfect by our standards. 

there is the castle

We dropped our bags, repacked a bit and struck out to see what we could see. We made our way to the city information center which is located at the entrance to the Dover Museum and Bronze Age Boat Gallery. 

The ladies at the info center were great, and provided us with such great info. This is a great place to start your visit. 

The Dover Museum had great displays which tell of the history of Dover. Here the history of Dover as a port goes back to Roman times when it was known as Portus Dubris. There is still a Roman lighthouse at the Dover Castle. Today Dover serves as a busy ferry terminal and cruise port. 

Dover is also rich in WWII history and we will be exploring those Secret Tunnels.  

 On the third floor is the Bronze  Age Boat Gallery. In 1992, while digging on a road project,  wooden beams were discovered. It was determined this was a very very old boat that had probably been used to navigate the Channel  as a trade vessel. The boat was carefully excavated and preserved and is now on display. The carbon dating of the wood shows and age of about 1550 BC.

We then went to the M&S market to buy some food for breakfast before returning to Blakes for the evening.