Bob and I really enjoyed our stay at the Tallai House last night. The room was cute and comfortable, and the host couple were very nice. Breakfast was also very good. I’m on a three day streak of salmon and scrambled eggs with toast for breakfast, and this morning, Bob joined me with the same order.
Our walk today was 15 miles from Pyecombe to Lewes (pronounced Lewis not Lou’s). The walk directly to Lewes would be much shorter, but the directions kept us west of Lewes for a bit along the South Downs Way before heading us back towards Lewes for a 3.3 mile walk off the trail to our inn, which gave us an opportunity to see a bit of this relatively large town (population 17,000).
We arrived at the inn in Lewes at about 2:10 and for the first time on this trip when we have arrived before check-in time (generally 3:00 pm, although yesterday it was 4:00), we were able to get into our room. It’s just always nice to be able to settle in, shower, etc., when we get into town, especially in the smaller communities with nothing else really to do. Our room here is also the largest so far, which adds to the comfort of the stay.
It was a good walk with good weather. Some cold winds initially, but the sun stayed out for most of the walk and helped to warm things up.
between East and West Sussex
but this cow was using the sign as a scratching post
(from Bob—one almost seemed like he was gonna charge!)
a community we passed through on our way to Lewes
We walked down a number of stairways
to get to the level of the High Street.
where 10 of the 17 Protestant martyrs
who were burned at the stake in Lewes were imprisoned
Peckish Travels 