Today we got away from all of the household chores (the new carpet and vinyl are REALLY nice!) and took the bus downtown to check out Nottingham Castle and do the Cave Tour. It was an enjoyable day.
There's actually not much castle left here (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nottingham_Castle for all the details), but a nice museum and an opportunity to tour the tunnels ("caves") that have been dug through the sandstone foundations over the centuries. The cave tour was definitely worth the time -- lots of good historical detail and some fun stories. The historical museum was ok, too. The art museum a bit of a yawn. Most of the site is geared for kids.
Early evening we went to choral evensong at the big downtown Anglican church. Quite a building! It dates from the 1300s. And quite the music! A small choir of only eight voices, but obviously all professionals, and an excellent organist, as well. Unfortunately, fewer than 20 people in the congregation to hear it. I know my Dad will want all the particulars on the organ: http://www.nottinghamchurches.org/music/theorgans/stmarysorgan/
We're starting to get comfortable enough finding our way around town that we can do things like this. The mass transit here is wonderful if you know how to use it.
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