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Rochester Castle: A Monument to History—and a Missed Opportunity for Inclusion.
Rochester Castle的点评
点评：Rochester Castle from Michelle on Wheels:
Rochester Castle stands tall on a beautiful cliff overlooking the River Medway, its Norman stonework weathered but proud. Built in the 1080s and reinforced by Bishop Gundulf (yes, the same one who helped build the Tower of London), it’s one of the best-preserved keeps in England. It has withstood sieges, rebellions, and centuries of change—but apparently not the concept of a ramp.
The grounds are small and beautiful, and if you stand in the right spot, the view stretches far across the river and rooftops. I couldn’t go up into the castle itself—it's not wheelchair friendly at all—so I didn’t get to see inside or enjoy the panoramic views from the top. Apparently, you can see for miles. But you can't have everything your way and have it accessible to Michelle on wheels.
The rest of the town seemed lovely, full of little shops, cafés, and restaurants bustling with life. Unfortunately, not one of them had a ramp or wheelchair-accessible entrance. So unless there’s some kind of medical miracle and I suddenly find I can walk, I’ll be going hungry. I love the quaintness of the pubs and bars, and I know no one owes disabled people anything—but just because we’re different doesn’t mean we should be excluded from living life like everyone else.
Rochester Castle may be a monument to resilience, but so are we. And maybe one day, the town will reflect that too.
Rochester Castle stands tall on a beautiful cliff overlooking the River Medway, its Norman stonework weathered but proud. Built in the 1080s and reinforced by Bishop Gundulf (yes, the same one who helped build the Tower of London), it’s one of the best-preserved keeps in England. It has withstood sieges, rebellions, and centuries of change—but apparently not the concept of a ramp.
The grounds are small and beautiful, and if you stand in the right spot, the view stretches far across the river and rooftops. I couldn’t go up into the castle itself—it's not wheelchair friendly at all—so I didn’t get to see inside or enjoy the panoramic views from the top. Apparently, you can see for miles. But you can't have everything your way and have it accessible to Michelle on wheels.
The rest of the town seemed lovely, full of little shops, cafés, and restaurants bustling with life. Unfortunately, not one of them had a ramp or wheelchair-accessible entrance. So unless there’s some kind of medical miracle and I suddenly find I can walk, I’ll be going hungry. I love the quaintness of the pubs and bars, and I know no one owes disabled people anything—but just because we’re different doesn’t mean we should be excluded from living life like everyone else.
Rochester Castle may be a monument to resilience, but so are we. And maybe one day, the town will reflect that too.
翻译：Michelle on Wheels 拍摄的罗切斯特城堡：
罗切斯特城堡矗立在俯瞰梅德韦河的美丽悬崖上，诺曼式的石雕虽经风霜却依然傲然挺立。它建于11世纪80年代，由主教冈杜尔夫（没错，就是参与建造伦敦塔的那位）加固，是英格兰保存最完好的城堡之一。它经受住了围攻、叛乱和几个世纪的变迁——但显然没有经历过坡道的概念。
城堡的庭院小巧而美丽，如果你站在合适的位置，视野可以延伸到河流和屋顶的另一边。我无法登上城堡——它根本不适合轮椅通行——所以我没能进去参观，也没能从顶部欣赏到全景。显然，你可以远眺数英里。但你不可能事事随心所欲，而Michelle on Wheels 却能轻松到达。
小镇的其他地方看起来都很美，到处都是熙熙攘攘的小商店、咖啡馆和餐馆。可惜的是，它们都没有坡道或无障碍入口。所以，除非出现某种医学奇迹，让我突然发现自己可以走路，否则我只能挨饿了。我喜欢酒吧的古雅，也知道没有人欠残疾人任何东西——但仅仅因为我们与众不同，并不意味着我们就应该被排除在与其他人一样的生活之外。
罗切斯特城堡或许是坚韧不拔的纪念碑，但我们也是。也许有一天，这座小镇也会体现这一点。
罗切斯特城堡矗立在俯瞰梅德韦河的美丽悬崖上，诺曼式的石雕虽经风霜却依然傲然挺立。它建于11世纪80年代，由主教冈杜尔夫（没错，就是参与建造伦敦塔的那位）加固，是英格兰保存最完好的城堡之一。它经受住了围攻、叛乱和几个世纪的变迁——但显然没有经历过坡道的概念。
城堡的庭院小巧而美丽，如果你站在合适的位置，视野可以延伸到河流和屋顶的另一边。我无法登上城堡——它根本不适合轮椅通行——所以我没能进去参观，也没能从顶部欣赏到全景。显然，你可以远眺数英里。但你不可能事事随心所欲，而Michelle on Wheels 却能轻松到达。
小镇的其他地方看起来都很美，到处都是熙熙攘攘的小商店、咖啡馆和餐馆。可惜的是，它们都没有坡道或无障碍入口。所以，除非出现某种医学奇迹，让我突然发现自己可以走路，否则我只能挨饿了。我喜欢酒吧的古雅，也知道没有人欠残疾人任何东西——但仅仅因为我们与众不同，并不意味着我们就应该被排除在与其他人一样的生活之外。
罗切斯特城堡或许是坚韧不拔的纪念碑，但我们也是。也许有一天，这座小镇也会体现这一点。
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