When I first retired from teaching in 2006, I took some time to travel. While in Wales, I met my friend Jane, who took me to see the Roman influence in Caerleon near her home in Newport. Almost two thousand years ago, the Roman Empire dominated the civilised world and in AD75 the second Augustun Legion spear-headed the final advance into South Wales and founded the Roman Fortress of Isca in Caerleon. Today, much of Caerleon's historic past can still be seen, and we saw it all - the Amphitheatre designed to seat six thousand spectators, the Legionary Barracks, Roman Baths and Museum. We also saw a few KNIGHTS, one being a bit rusty, some brightly dressed, and others not quite ... well, um *real*. Here are a couple: 
We had a great time joking about how one day *our* knights-in-shining armour would come along and sweep us off our feet. Well, Jane's arrived not long after I returned home, and mine has come along now, too! So here are Jane and her knight when they came to visit last summer. I took them to Fort Langley where they dressed up as old-fashioned RCMP and posed in front of an historic mural. Also, here's "my" knight - I *know* you've all been wondering...
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22 comments:
Great K. I enjoyed the info and meeting the knights...
Wales. I could have waved to you across the the Irish sea form my island. Knights are a fabulous romantic choice.
Your knight in shining armour looks just about PERFECT! I am so glad you are happy!
All those knights. And your own personal one too!
Loved your post. A great choice for the letter K. I forgot about words that start with kn.
ARe you sure that knight is not real? He looks great. Fab Ks.
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Ah, what a handsome knight. I'm glad he has arrived to sweep you off your feet.
Two happy endings! It is so good to read happy stories.
And your handsome Knight timed his entrance perfectly, being there to help during your recovery.
Wishing you every happiness, thanks for sharing the photo of your Sweetie
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Oh, your knight is so handsome! He just looks like he was born to love you! Go forth and be happy!
Well...... must have been difficult to choose with so many knights around!
Just kidding! Yours is the best!
Ah, us men can be so often knights in shining armour - honest :-)
What nice knights!
Very distinguished knights, although not in shining armour ;-)
Wonderful heartwarming post lesley!
Love Dxxx
Thanks for this great K post and all the wonderful historical information. I love your photos, in particular that leggy Northwest Mounted Police woman!!! Thanks for sharing and have a great day.
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A great story... your knight looks like he would take great care of you I am so happy for you both x :-)
Live your life as a fairy tale with your knight, my Queen.
Your Knight is very dapper...I just so happy for you and your up comming marriage. So glad to hear you are healing so well.
Great place to visit - my son went there on a school trip. Lovely to see your knight - very nice too! I hope you will both be very happy together.
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