Friday 18th March 2022
We pitched up at the Charity Barn CL, Minchinhampton, just outside Stroud. It was easy to find and access site.
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| The kites with The Old Lodge Pub behind them |
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| This reminds me of mackerel fishing! |
The kites were amazing! A hammer head shark, whale, ladybirds, wizard and more. The man I got talking to said that he and a few others go up to the common on a Friday afternoon where they are able to fly them.
He does various kite festivals which he told me are free! He was going to a festival in the Canary Islands later in the year! I'm glad I went to investigate.
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| Our Friday evening sunset was amazing |
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Saturday
We met up with my friend Sue in Stroud. It was so good to see her again. We strode
around the market and town then stopped for lunch. Stroud is a very alternative
town with many vegetarian and vegan eateries. I had a lovely looking salad but
unfortunately it looked better than it tasted. Never mind, the company and chat
made up for it.
Mike made his way back to the caravan and left Sue and I to it and later Sue drove me back. She had never been in our van before and was gob smacked at how spacious it is.
Sunday
Sunday we had a drive around and stopped at a
great view point and had a coffee whilst taking in the view.
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| View point at Coaley Peak overlooking the Severn & Slimbridge |
We later walked over to the Old Lodge Pub near the site. It's a lovely old pub and very busy. It was great to see and to do something we rarely do these days since covid.
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| Another lovely sunset |
Monday
Monday was more overcast but we didn't mind as we'd had the best of the weather when it mattered. A great weekend away!
Next time - and there will be a next time - we
plan to visit Westonbirt Arboretum and Rodmorton House and Gardens.
