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January 16, 2003
Chester
I spent most of today walking around the old town of Cheter. It was first built up by the Romans. It marks the very boundaries of the Roman Empire at its greatist. They built this place as a big fortress, as they were constantly being pressed back by the fierce and cunning Welsh Tribes. My mum's cousin John, is more than happy to remind everyone that the Welsh remain one of the only undefeated populations against one of the strongest civilisations in the history of the world.
*sniff* The aussies have never been invaded, either. (That is, if you ignore the fact that Europeans invaded around 1788... but I digress).
I spotted this funky little bridge when I was trekking up and down the roads trying to locate an Employment Agency. Its called the Bridge of Sighs, of which I think is self explanitory. The damn thing must be about a foot wide, if that - without any form of hand rails - over a drop of about 10 metres!!!
I dont know what the bridge was used for, as mum didn't let me stand still long enough to read the informative plarque that was right next to my head when I took this photo.
Posted by Jacqui at January 16, 2003 04:07 AM
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