🚛A whirlwind of a week! So grateful to see Cara again, Chris's mum and friends. We had so much fun exploring and enjoying time together.

🙏My friend Nicola who I've known for over 25 years, finally got to see our home on wheels, Florry The Lorry in real life! It's always tough to be able to catch up with everyone during our short visits back to the UK, we had such a great time. She loves Florry, and I'm so happy about that! Thanks for a lovely time, Nicola. See you soon! (Check out last photo, so young!)

👍We love our lorry life, but the downside is missing our family and friends when we're abroad traveling. There's always a yin and yang to everything in life 🤷‍♀️

Best bit of our home is when the doors are flung open and it's beautiful and we can look out to beautiful views 🙏❣️

Over 25 years of friendship and nothing changes 🙏❣️

I do love Bury St Edmunds its a lovely town and so peaceful and always a relaxing, place to be which helped when I found out about the car. The city also provide 3 motorhome spots in the car park where you can park overnight which is great 👍 I really enjoyed meandering around the magnificent St Edmundsbury Cathedral and meandering around the ruins of the Abbey of St Edmund in the stunning Abbey Gardens, once the most famous pilgrimage location in England.

St Botolph's Priory Colchester The priory of St Julian and St Botolph was founded in 1103 by a community of priests who had previously served an important church on this site. The dedication to St Botolph, an East Anglian abbot who died in 680, indicates a Saxon origin for the community

Influenced by widespread church reforms, the community chose to embrace the full religious life in the 1090s. Two of the priests were sent to study in northern France.. On their return to Colchester, soon after 1100, they introduced the monastic Rüle of St Augustine to their fellow priests.

As a result, Colchester became the first Augustinian monastery in the country. In time, the number of Augustinian monasteries grew to a total of some 200 across England and Wales. The only building to survive here at Colchester is the nave of the priory church, built with much reused brick and stone from the Roman town. At the west end, the great 'screen façade' can be dated.to c. 1160. The eastern half of the church does not survive, but its plan was revealed by an archaeological excavation in the carly 1990s. The cloister lay to the south of the church, surrounded on three sides by buildings. The dormitory or sleeping quarters was on the east side at first-floor level, while the refectory or dining room was to the south, and the prior's rooms to the west. By the early 1530s, the priory was home to a much reduced community. It was closed on the orders of Henry VIII in 1536 and its assets were granted to Sir Thomas Audley, the king's Lord Chancellor who died in 1544. Although many of the buildings were destroyed, part of the church remained in use. However, it too became disused after losing its roof during the siege of Colchester in 1648 during the English Civil War.

Photo is edited. Bury St Edmunds Roman Ruins The ruins at Bury St Edmunds are the remains of a significant medieval abbey, known as Bury St Edmunds Abbey, located in Suffolk, England. The abbey was one of the most important and wealthy Benedictine monasteries in medieval England. Historical Background Foundation and Early History: The abbey was founded in 1020 by King Canute in honor of St. Edmund, an East Anglian king and martyr who was killed by the Danes in 869. His relics were transferred to the abbey, making it a major pilgrimage site. This photo is adapted and played about with so not original back ground 🚛 see below the original photo 😘

Medieval Significance: During its peak, the abbey was one of the richest and most powerful in England. It held significant lands and influence, and its abbot had a prominent role in both religious and political affairs. The abbey also played a role in the Magna Carta negotiations.

The abbey church, dedicated in 1095, was a vast and impressive structure. It featured numerous chapels, a large central tower, and extensive cloisters. Dissolution and Decline: The abbey's wealth and power made it a target during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under King Henry VIII in 1539. The abbey was closed, its treasures seized, and its buildings gradually fell into ruin. Present-Day Ruins Abbey Gardens: Today, the ruins of the abbey are set within the beautiful Abbey Gardens, a public park. The gardens were established in the early 19th century and provide a picturesque setting for the remnants of the medieval structures. Notable Ruins: Key features of the ruins include the Norman Tower, which once served as the abbey's main entrance, and various fragments of the abbey church and cloisters. The remains of the Lady Chapel and the crypt are also visible.

Despite the dissolution, the site remains an important cultural and historical landmark, attracting visitors interested in its rich history and religious significance. Conservation: Efforts have been made to preserve the ruins, and the site is managed by English Heritage and the local council. Bury St Edmunds Abbey stands as a testament to the religious and architectural achievements of medieval England, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past amidst a serene modern setting.

Dunwich.

Now we are 56 but aww below ......⤵️

Over 25 years ago. How time flies ...live life to the full, treasure everyday and find something positive in everyday as life is too short and we only get one shot of it. Night night everyone and hope you've all had a lovely few days. 🙏🚛😘🥰🐾💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤