An afternoon visit to Barnard Castle--a bustling market town with impressive castle ruins. The stones in the structure were carted off to build nearby Raby Castle, also open to the public. We did not attend, having overdosed on stately homes at Alnwick. OLGS, Joe High School and I had a picnic of sorts (primarily cream cakes, a rather strange Brit construct) on the grounds of the castle and then Joe High School literally climbed the walls while his parents took advantage of the sun. I tried not to watch, and it was probably not something encouraged by English Heritage. But he had lots of fun, and then went shopping on the high for gifts for his Minnesota pals. OLGS and I had tea in a tea shop that was standing room only. I do like these small market towns with all their retail therapy and their one historic attraction. It made a lovely outing, even if the camera batteries died without recording Joe's castle climbing activities.
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