Leeds Castle, Kent

Sunday (21/01/07) - Garry and I took the train from Victoria station to Leeds Castle. As per usual, train service to Leeds Castle was cancelled and we had to take a replacement bus service, a one hour journey became a two hour journey, such is the usual life of a London commuter! We really miss being able to hop into a car in Perth!

We met a lot of nice travellers in Kent who offered to take photos for us. Rare to find these nice people in fast-pace London! Picture of Leeds Castle in the background.

Room still used for conference purposes. Painting of Lady Baillies and her two daughters near the back wall. Lady Baillies was the last owner of Leeds Castle which was her country residence until 1974. The Castle was donated to the Foundation when she passed away.

Bedroom of Lady Baillie. Spot her nice dress on display!

Library filled with books on birds - even one on Australian parrots! Maz and Eug will love this place. The Castle has a nice aviary, duckery and even peacocks wandering around.

Outside of Leeds Castle - see the lovely blue sky, it's not always that gloomy here!

Another pic of us taken by a Leeds Castle guide, a friendly old guy. It seems like the whole castle is run by a team of friendly retirees! Castle under renovation. A lot of the historical buildings in England are being renovated during the winter season.

The Castle Maze - we almost couldn't get out, had to follow an old couple to get to the mound, the centre of the maze where you can look down into a deep well. The secret is to keep to the right hand side of the maze. Me on the mound.

Making my way down the grotto to the bottom of the well.

Taken from the bottom of the well, you can see the well opening.

My favourite toucan at the Castle Aviary.

I was a bit worried about the parrot. Garry kept asking me to put my face right up close to it!