Friday 19th August
We set off after my work, although I did manage to finish a little earlier than normal. Going was good until we nearly got there and came across a road closure. It was quite a lengthy diversion of an extra 20 miles and on further research, we found that it was probably open but the boards were still out. Slightly frustrating. 😠
We arrived and got set up and had a well earned drink before getting changed as we had a table booked at the Old Lodge. A walk over the common among the cows and golfers and we got to the pub and a good welcome awaited. Our table wasn't in the best position but it was OK. We had previously had a phone call saying their kitchen wasn't fully functional and the fryers were not working so we knew there wouldn't be any chips and the like. Mike had been looking forward to fish and chips but plumped for burger and bun and accompaniments but no chips. I had fish and mash. Both tasted ok but nothing to write home about.
Back at the van and a drink and chill with folk music and good conversation.
Saturday
Well, what a sleep! I didn't wake up until 10.45! Mike was busy reading. We didn't have anything planned so we didn't have to get up and out early. We did eventually end up going into Stroud.
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| Highland cattle grazing on the Common |
On the way along the road we noticed brightly coloured and differently decorated bus shelters. They really made a difference to an ordinary road. In Stroud, we looked around roads we hadn't been along before so that was good.
Shopping then back to the van to enjoy the sun and chill.
Games night with a few games of Backgammon and Game of Great Britain, always a favourite. We are thinking we will need to learn the doubling rules for backgammon as it is becoming very samey.
Sunday
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| It doesn't look quite right |
Cooked breakfast - only we had forgotten to bring any eggs! Mike started to cook it on the BBQ but it started raining so he finished it off in the van. Whilst we were eating, we saw many, many swallows swooping under the tree presumably catching insects on the wing. It was a lovely display.
We did a treasure trail around Gloucester and the docks. We met another couple doing it too and swopped a few answers. While we were trying to solve a question on a metal blue plaque, Mike pointed at a possible clue on a plaque. A huge spider then ran out from behind it. Boy, did we jump.
It was a good trail, fairly level ground and was good to see the docks and all the warehouses that are still in use albeit with different trades. An exhausting day but enjoyable.
Back at the site and we walked up to the owner's house to pay for our stay. Lovely people and we chatted for a while. The donkeys were in the field near our van. We hadn't seen much of them during our previous stay so it was good to see them now. Chill time and whilst Mike was reading, I did some foiling for my latest stained glass project - a window for our porch.
BBQ for dinner and eating al fresco. Lovely.
Monday
Usual clear up and clean before setting off. Just before I got in the car I saw a swallow feeding a youngster on the wing. Lovely. The road was open this time so a slightly quicker drive home. We did get held up in Marlborough though due to a tiny road work. It's surprising what a knock on effect a small set of traffic lights can do.
We also saw a Red Kite swoop down onto the road in front of us and grab something from the road. Brilliant.
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