What's the Deal with Ramsgate?

 July 3, 2013

Deal Castle 

This castle was less popular than the Dover Castle because it was more of a defensive point for England, mainly where the military and naval officials were housed.  It was also much smaller in size. It only took us 30 minutes to see the whole thing.  The most interesting part for me was the 1^st floor defensive artillery tunnels.  Pitch black, narrow hallways, posted with signs warning of possible flood spaces; which we did run into as we circled the interior walls. 

Welcome to Ramsgate

As we left we asked the gift shop employee to recommend a restaurant for lunch.  After plotting it into our GPS we realized it was 30 minutes away but we took his advice and went anyway.  Once we arrived, Ross said Ramsgate reminded him of what New England looks like in the states. This brought back welcomed childhood memories from his family’s summertime trips. 

Port View 

                             

Not sure what this is but it looked fun

                                

There were large broad facing homes, built tightly beside each other all facing the harbor with a strong maritime feel.  

The Royal Harbor Restaurant 

The restaurant looked a bit shabby from the outside but the food was delicious.  It was called The Royal Harbor Restaurant and it was the last building at the end of a large fishing pier.  

Ramsgate Coastline
View from the Restaurant Deck