The Romans

After a hearty full English breakfast we headed a mile or so down the road to Vindolanda Roman Fort:

https://www.vindolanda.com/

An archaeological site that has been continuously excavated for over 50 years, and they estimate it will be at least another 100 before they're done 😲

Besides the size of the site (tours leave reception every 30 minutes, no need to book just join in) it is renowned for a number of significant historical treasures. One is a set of writing tablets, including an invite to a birthday party! The other is the shoe collection. I will admit to chuckling about a shoe collection, however, the examples on display are simply breathtaking. There are sandals in better shape than some if mine!

When we finally left, we drove down the Military Road. As you would expect of a Roman Road it is incredibly straight. Apparently, in the 1700s the military updated the road, and finding a very straight pile of stones they used them. So, in some places you are literally driving on Hadrian's Wall.

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