Half Term Escape 2 - Cold Water

Rising reasonably early, we got ready quite slowly.  I decided on a bath, even though I had been offered use of the downstairs shower.  The water was just hot enough, but there was nowhere near enough for a proper bath.  

Never mind, the microwave worked, and Liz mastered the arger quickly enough.  So a cooked breakfast for most, but the usual porridge for me - maybe tomorrow.

Then a packed lunch was made, and we headed to Blackberry Farm Park, to see the animals, and meet one of Liz's friends who lives locally.  They have a good selection of farm animals, various breeds of pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, and a couple of cows. There were also donkeys, alpacas, and llamas.  Most of the animals are conditioned to come to the fence for food, which is sold at the entrance. The children's play areas, including soft play, are extensive and varied. We played skittles with Thomas, and raced pedal go-karts round a track.  There is a tractor ride and a 'land train' of sorts, that looks like fun, but Thomas was not prepared to try it.

Lunch was eaten in the café, so the packed lunch became packed tea.  The food was simple, but nicely presented and well cooked.

On our return to the house, we relaxed, ate our packed lunch and later watched the USA F1 GP, on my laptop - during which we broke out the new cheese board, a present from Liz and Ray for our 40th anniversary, and tried the various cheeses.

Very enjoyable, and quite fattening.