Meandering off topic a bit here. I doubt many of you know this about Mrs TM and I but we like visiting cathedrals. From the ruins of Elgin and the stunning craftmanship of the carpentry in Norwich to the overall magnificance of Monte Casino, we like visiting cathedrals. And before you ask, no, we're not religious in any way. We like the history behind the buildings and enjoy viewing what, in most cases, is quite stunning architecture. Today we found ourselves in Chichester and took the opportunity to visit the cathedral. To be honest, the building is fantastic but there is little within that really stands out. There is only a small section where the carpenters demonstrated their skills (compared to extensive woodwork sections in Norwich) but what there is is absolutely stunning. Remember, this was long before computers could produce piece after piece of identically carved wood, so every piece is diffent. Neither are there any intricately detailed paintings on the ceilings (such as there are in Ely). There was one very impressive stained glass window, made all the more impressive when we visited as today's bright sunshine was streaming through it at the time, and some very good carved tombstones. There are also some Tudor paintings but these were hidden from view as they are currently being renovated. There are small RAF and RN memorials and a larger memorial to the Sussex Regiment and Sussex Yeomanry that includes the names of all those that died in the 2 WWs. Its an impressive building if not the most impressive cathedral we have seen and we enjoyed visiting Chichester with its myriad of small individual shops rather than the usual high street chains. We had a really good pub lunch and later on I had one of the best cream teas I have enjoyed in a very long time.
What I'm trying to say, of course, in a very roundabout sort of way, is that I didn't get out on my bike today! Although I did manage to sit on the turbo for 70 minutes whilst watching what was quite possibly the poorest game of international rugby I have seen in a long time. Scotland were, quite simply, awful. And Wales didn't need to go far above mediocrity to beat them quite convincingly. But tomorrow is the mouth-watering prospect of Ireland v France; with the weather forecast I reckon I should get another 90 minutes on the turbo.
All the best.
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Sound like a lovely day. Time for family, hobby and bike all in one day.
We'd recommend Salisbury Cathedral, Rebecca played there with an Army Band a few years ago and the city has some nice streets too.
Scotland OMG, how depressing after last week's fine performance. I was so wound up I stopped watching with 20 minutes to go and did some yoga to try and reduce my racing heart and lower my blood pressure. Where did it all go wrong. Wales may have won but were equally unimpressive to my mind with some dirty play to boot.
Let's hope Ireland versus France can redeem 6 nations rugby or I'll be checking out early this year.
England did a demolition job on Italy only good thing about it was seeing Johnny tick over a bit closer to the world record LOL!
Winchester, Portsmouth and Salisbury are all on 'The List'!
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