12 July
Perfect cycling day especially to climb up the cliffs. The exit road tops out at 164 meters according to my gps.
That and a ball of string.
Wandered Dover for a bit and found that much of this beach coast is fully booked. Had the tourist office help us find the swan in hythe. A no star place run by a very helpful Nepalese family. Very helpful and friendly.
They were so nice we decided to eat at their pub restaurant. One of the better meals we have had. Just spicy enough with Nepalese spices.
After the climb we decended into Folkstone with its fish and crab centric harbor. But chilly to sit outside and eat the cold sheimps and crabs. Found and excellent greasy spoon with good mugs of tea and home naked scones.
The ball of string. A Victorian era water powered funicilar. Two cars. The upper car has a test that holds 5.5 tons of water. When filled it lifts the other car. At the bottom it dumps its water into the channel and the process continues. One of only three still operating.
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