We spent a family Christmas in Rochester. Rather than try to squeeze into our of our flats, we hired a 4 bedroom place for a week. we were joined by our 3 children and their partners and in-laws. Rochester has a small town feel, and its main claim to fame is a connection with Charles Dickens. The narrow High Street is notable for a complete lack of the usual UK chain stores. There is also a ruined castle, which we didn't have time to go around.
Canterbury has more of a big town feel ; it even has some "park and ride" stations. The city centre is completely dominated by the massive cathedral.
All around Kent we noticed the "oasts" hop roasting kilns, although many seemed to have been converted into nice looking houses.Our travel plans for 2008 involve somewhere warm early in the year (maybe Morocco), Jersey in May or September, and maybe Italy or Greece later in the year, after the summer rush is over for Mary. As well we will see as much in south west England as time and weekends afford. Meanwhikle we need to settle in to our new address in salisbury.
