Sat 25th
We set off at 10.15 and arrived at 1.15. it was a lovely drive with beautiful autumn colours in the trees, when we got on the mountans though we were in a lot of low cloud.
a very small CL with a very friendly owner. Meysydd, Drefach, Llanybydder.
The weather was very mixed drizzly one minute and sunny the next, not too cold though.
We got lunch then went to see Caron and the children for an hour or so. We met them again later at a pub where we had a meal.
Miles traveled 101
Site fee £5
Sun 25th
We were up and away by 0920 and drove home via Aberaeron and Aberystwyth. We stopped on the mountain to make lunch, arriving home by 1 oclock.
Miles travelled 109
Sunday 26 October 2014
Sudbury Oct 2014
Sunday 12th
We were supposed to go to Nantwich to meet Harry & Loraine but they were sruck in Sudbury with a broken down vehicle so we went there instead. we set off at 10 oclock and arrived at 11.30, we drove through a lot of fog but when we arrived the sun was shining. we went to the Boars Head, Dad,s old local, for a meal which was a good carvery. The pub had changed a lot since the 60s. a few games of Triominoes before bed.
Miles travelled 68
Mon 13th
Rich followed Harry to Derby to take his car to the garage. Loraine and I did some craft. We were going to go into Derby but the weather was so bad we stayed in. Rich drove us to Morrisons for some bits We had a few games before bed.
Tue 14th
We went to collect Harry's car, Rich went back to site and Harry dropped Loraine and I in Derby. I took muy bracelets to be mended in the market and we had a good look round the shops.
Wed 15th
Rich took Loraine and I into Uttoxeter for a bit of shopping and a look round, Harry stayed behind getting a meal ready for this evening when David & Rachel were visiting ( a couple we'd met in Spain last year). Harry made a nice meal and we had a good evening chatting and playing Triominoes.
Thurs 15th
Loraine and I did a bit of craft then I did bacon butties before we set off home. Left at 1.15 got home at 3.15.
Miles travelled 59
Site fees £48
We were supposed to go to Nantwich to meet Harry & Loraine but they were sruck in Sudbury with a broken down vehicle so we went there instead. we set off at 10 oclock and arrived at 11.30, we drove through a lot of fog but when we arrived the sun was shining. we went to the Boars Head, Dad,s old local, for a meal which was a good carvery. The pub had changed a lot since the 60s. a few games of Triominoes before bed.
Miles travelled 68
Mon 13th
Rich followed Harry to Derby to take his car to the garage. Loraine and I did some craft. We were going to go into Derby but the weather was so bad we stayed in. Rich drove us to Morrisons for some bits We had a few games before bed.
Tue 14th
We went to collect Harry's car, Rich went back to site and Harry dropped Loraine and I in Derby. I took muy bracelets to be mended in the market and we had a good look round the shops.
Wed 15th
Rich took Loraine and I into Uttoxeter for a bit of shopping and a look round, Harry stayed behind getting a meal ready for this evening when David & Rachel were visiting ( a couple we'd met in Spain last year). Harry made a nice meal and we had a good evening chatting and playing Triominoes.
Thurs 15th
Loraine and I did a bit of craft then I did bacon butties before we set off home. Left at 1.15 got home at 3.15.
Miles travelled 59
Site fees £48
Cotswolds Sept 2014
Fri Sept 12th 2014
Left home about 1.10, a diversion round Harley Bank as road closed. Arrived at Riverside caravan Park, Wainlode at 3.20, it was lovely and sunny and warm while we set up. We sat outside for a while then went to the pub, Red Lion, for a meal.
Miles travelled 73
Site fees £75.
Sat 13th
A very misty morning which took a while to clear. We went to Bourton on Water, we were lucky to find a parking space and had a walks round the town, it was very busy and warm when the sun came out, we had a cup of tea overlooking the town, there was a couple with a horse and trap pulled up outside. We carried on and drove through Stow on the Wold where there was a double decker bus carrying a wedding party in the square. We made our way back on back roads trying to avoid Cheltenham. After lunch Wyn & Carol came on their bikes to see us. We took the dog for a walk then had a tea, a bit of TV before bed, we have a new arial!
Sun 14th
Misty again this morning and took quite a while to clear. We went to Westonbirt Arboretum which was very interesting, the sun came out and it got quite warm. It was a large site and had many varieties of Acers, we were a bit early to see all the autumn colours, we had a picnic sitting in the sun by a small dew pond. It was very busy with lots of families and dogs. When we went For a meal at the pub it was closed so we set off looking for somewhere and came upon a pub which was now a Chinese, Garmin took us to it. It was an all you can eat but not a Buffett, everything was cooked to order, it was very good.
Mon 15th
Another misty morning, not quite as bright. We went to Cotswold Farm (Adam's farm from Countryfile) it was very interesting, well laid out with lots of things for children, hands on animal handling, we saw Adam and Ellie who was visiting him. We took the farm safari, a tractor trailer ride, and then walked round looking at all the rare breeds, it was overcast and mizzleing but by the time we left the sun had come out. A drink in the cafe then back to the van. A pleasant afternoon sitting out.
Tue 16th
Quite foggy this morning but brighter, the sun broke through by 9.30. We went to Sudley Castle, it was very interesting with great textile exhibits and a few rooms to view with good explanations of the history, there were figures of HenryV111 and his wives in wonderful costumes, Katherine Parr is buried in the church there. We walked around the gardens then had lunch in the cafe, it was warm enough to eat outside. Back to the van for a quiet afternoon. Packed up the awning before tea.
Wed 17th
Very grey and damp this morning. We got away by 09.25 and were home by 11.15, an uneventful journey.
Miles travelled 69
Left home about 1.10, a diversion round Harley Bank as road closed. Arrived at Riverside caravan Park, Wainlode at 3.20, it was lovely and sunny and warm while we set up. We sat outside for a while then went to the pub, Red Lion, for a meal.
Miles travelled 73
Site fees £75.
Sat 13th
A very misty morning which took a while to clear. We went to Bourton on Water, we were lucky to find a parking space and had a walks round the town, it was very busy and warm when the sun came out, we had a cup of tea overlooking the town, there was a couple with a horse and trap pulled up outside. We carried on and drove through Stow on the Wold where there was a double decker bus carrying a wedding party in the square. We made our way back on back roads trying to avoid Cheltenham. After lunch Wyn & Carol came on their bikes to see us. We took the dog for a walk then had a tea, a bit of TV before bed, we have a new arial!
Sun 14th
Misty again this morning and took quite a while to clear. We went to Westonbirt Arboretum which was very interesting, the sun came out and it got quite warm. It was a large site and had many varieties of Acers, we were a bit early to see all the autumn colours, we had a picnic sitting in the sun by a small dew pond. It was very busy with lots of families and dogs. When we went For a meal at the pub it was closed so we set off looking for somewhere and came upon a pub which was now a Chinese, Garmin took us to it. It was an all you can eat but not a Buffett, everything was cooked to order, it was very good.
Mon 15th
Another misty morning, not quite as bright. We went to Cotswold Farm (Adam's farm from Countryfile) it was very interesting, well laid out with lots of things for children, hands on animal handling, we saw Adam and Ellie who was visiting him. We took the farm safari, a tractor trailer ride, and then walked round looking at all the rare breeds, it was overcast and mizzleing but by the time we left the sun had come out. A drink in the cafe then back to the van. A pleasant afternoon sitting out.
Tue 16th
Quite foggy this morning but brighter, the sun broke through by 9.30. We went to Sudley Castle, it was very interesting with great textile exhibits and a few rooms to view with good explanations of the history, there were figures of HenryV111 and his wives in wonderful costumes, Katherine Parr is buried in the church there. We walked around the gardens then had lunch in the cafe, it was warm enough to eat outside. Back to the van for a quiet afternoon. Packed up the awning before tea.
Wed 17th
Very grey and damp this morning. We got away by 09.25 and were home by 11.15, an uneventful journey.
Miles travelled 69
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