So I got up this morning leaving Teri and Makenna to get ready to go to a 12 century church called St. Margarets. Unfortunately, I got there to see no one around. The notice said they had a 8:30 am service, but noone to be found. I wandered around the grounds for a little while and noone showed up. Oh Well. I took this picture of the Church. It has an old cemetery all around it.
I got back to the house and asked Teri if she would like to go to the Cathedral today and she agreed. We drove to the Rochester Cathedral. They were having a special service where they were instating a new Cannon for the Cathedral, so the Bishop was there. and he did the Sermon. He isn't as dynamic as Matt and I really didn't get much out of it., but it was interesting enough. Of the three hymns I only new one. I think it would have been better if it wasn't a special event. Unfortunately, we got there so early that Makenna wasn't happy about being there for so long so shortly after the service started she started 
fussing and Teri was escorted with Makenna to the Crypt where they had activities for kids...so, they pretty much missed everything. Then when Communion was starting they let the baby's back in and I took Makenna up for a blessing. We had to move to the Choir after communion and there was no seating and Makenna immediately wanted to move around and we never really recovered. I took her out of the Cathedral and walked her around and then went back in right at the end of the service and then we quickly left. She was just so tired. We went home and she slept the moment she was in the car.
fussing and Teri was escorted with Makenna to the Crypt where they had activities for kids...so, they pretty much missed everything. Then when Communion was starting they let the baby's back in and I took Makenna up for a blessing. We had to move to the Choir after communion and there was no seating and Makenna immediately wanted to move around and we never really recovered. I took her out of the Cathedral and walked her around and then went back in right at the end of the service and then we quickly left. She was just so tired. We went home and she slept the moment she was in the car. 
Around 2 we went off to Leeds Castle, which was more a residence than an actual defendable castle. It has been protected by various ladies throughout the ages and is set out on a beutiful lake with increadible grass grounds and ducks and swans everywhere. There were even peacocks, and we caught one showing its plume. Makenna had a breakdowan again during the tour, so I took her out while Teri went through and then I went back in when Teri was done. It was basically a richly decorated residence and was inhabited by its owner up until the 1970's. Once we got out of the Castle we got Makenna some chips (they call them crisps here - chips are 
french fries) and she calmed right down and we had an enjoyable walk out with her running in all directions. The tickets we have apparently are good for 1 year so we are going to go back soon and do the shubbery maze (it's called something more impressive, but I can't recall.). There were a lot of people having picnics and it was one of the best days weather-wise we have had. Sunny and cool, but not too cool.
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