Cheltenham

Cheltenham was a bit odd as I felt I didn't really do anything here. On build up and the day off I was a Folly Farm as Willow was at school. So apart from a few trips to the supermarket we didn't really do much. This wasn't too bad though as we have spent quite a bit of time here over the last few months as it is the nearest big town to Folly. When we are at Folly we are not the only ones from the show that come and go. Some of the horses come back too and hang out in the field for a few days.

Being at the race course is really nice and there are spectacular views of stereo-typical English countryside.

When we first arrived a hot air balloon was getting ready to take to the sky, right next to where the caravans were being parked up.

We are right next to the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire steam railway line. We were wondering why we hadn't been on it before but I think it is probably due to the cost. Also now I doubt any train will live up to what we were use to in America.

We had another charity performance, this time for SHN. There was the usual hog roast, which is always delicious, along with music and dancing after the show. There were also some limited edition Emma Bridgewater mugs on sale which I really liked.

The English weather hit us quite bad on Sunday and it was a all hands on deck type of day to make sure the tent was safe and secure as well making sure all the performances were incident free, which they were. Unfortunately the same can not be said for our awning, as it decided to take a flying leap over the caravan, poles and all. We were very lucky and the only damage was a few bent poles (we have spares) some stitching coming away and a tiny tear in a window.

Thankfully the weather had improved a little the next day for those pulling down the tent. Rain makes it miserable but wind makes it dangerous.