At last! The sun has broken through the clouds and it feels like summer again! Not that it matters to Paddy and Plunkett, whose extended holiday is still ongoing… let’s find out where they are today!
It certainly seems nice and peaceful, anyway. And look, Paddy’s spotted some distant Beastie relatives – well, they are all made of wool, right?
But all is not as it seems!
“Hey Plunkett, what’s that building up there?”
“Glad you asked, Paddy – I’ve been reading up on this! That’s part of the remains of Battle Abbey. Can you believe that we’re standing on what is believed to be the site of the Battle of Hastings? Look, there’s a stone slab here to mark the spot where the English leader King Harold is supposed to have fallen!”
“Yikes! What happened to King Harold?”
“Arrow through the eye, apparently – the famous Bayeux Tapestry captured the whole thing…”
“In fact, Paddy, forget what you’ve been seeing on Game of Thrones lately… The Battle of Hastings was a pretty gruesome episode in English history! Casualties on both sides were so numerous that the leader of the victorious invading Norman army, who later became known as William the Conqueror, was ordered by Pope Alexander II to atone for this immense loss of life. So he built a church here – it was finished in around 1094. Then in the late 13th century, it was remodelled into Battle Abbey.”
“Wow, that’s some history! How on earth do we follow that?”
“How about some lunch?”
“Good thinking, Plunkett!”
What a great way to learn history! I hope paddy and plunket (and you, of course) are enjoying their travels. Glad they got to see their extended wooly family. (Very clever)
Thanks! Paddy and Plunkett really do live the life, don’t they? I wish I could join them on their travels once in a while! Cheers for stopping by!
They sure do! It’s wonderful to hear!
Bluebells? Have you travelled in time?
And it looks like grit for lunch… or perhaps it’s muesli, I never can tell the difference!
Hahaha! That’s so true! And I suppose I am guilty of a little storytelling sleight of hand here… Paddy and Plunkett’s updates come in sporadically, when they can “borrow” internet time, and then I try not to use all the pictures in one go! It’s actually for their own protection, too… if people knew exactly where they were, they’d be mobbed by hordes of screaming fans 😉 Well spotted!
Oh yes, the vaarks are often complaining about ‘the paparazzi’ getting in the way of their activities!!
Oh dear – the price of fame, eh? 😀
Lovely pictures! Looks like you found your good weather!
At last 😀 Here’s to another week of summer! Thanks for stopping in!
Do you think Paddy & Plunket could travel around schools delivering their narrative on history ?? you would have the kids hanging on every word 🙂
Hahaha! Why thank you! It’s a well-known fact that monsters can make just about everything more fun… maybe I should approach the Board of Education? Watch this space… 😉
Moo would love a pair guest teachers …
Brilliant! Now all we have to do is convince Paddy and Plunkett that holding down a day job is more fun than always being in holiday…
LOL I can’t see the boys falling for that can you 🙂
NOPE. 😆 But if they could find a way to tie it in with their hectic holidaying schedule, it might be a goer…
LOL
I’ve been fascinated with the Bayeux Tapestry ever since I learned about it in school, but now I’m wondering how many Beasties could have been made with all that material? Looks like a fun and sun filled day out, lucky little monsters!
Lucky is right! The Bayeux Tapestry does look incredible, although I’ve only ever seen pictures. Perhaps one day the Beasties and I will get to see it in all its glory… I’m sure they’ll be acting out scenes from it for months afterwards! Cheers for your comment 😀
Hello baby sheeps!
Heehee, don’t they look interested to meet their distant Beastie cousins? 😀🐏
Thanks for the history, the smiles, the mystery, and sheep: what a fun holiday to be on!
You’re welcome! Paddy and Plunkett are still away, so there should be more holiday updates from them soon. Thanks for stopping by!
Arrow through the eye … ouch!
Again I’m fascinated by your talent of storytelling and picture taking … and monster making of course. haha
Many greetings from Virginia, ivonne
I know… What a way to go! Although some historians now question whether that’s actually what happened – I suppose the only way we’ll ever know is if Paddy and Plunkett figure out how to do time travel! Thanks for your comment Ivonne, and the boys say hello to all your monsters – especially Katsching 😍
Cuteness overload! These are fab! Love the relatives and the Beasties!!
Why thank you! And thanks for finding my blog… there will be more Beastie mayhem tomorrow, so stay tuned 😀
Yay! I’ll be back for sure. 🙂