A quiet night last night, but this morning chaos! Four mini buses
arrived each towing trailers holding eight canoes, pulling up onto the pavement
opposite. Fortunately, after half an hour canoes and paddlers in the water they
left. Before leaving Ross-on-Wye we decided to take another walk into the town.
More interesting this morning as the shops were open. A mix of charity, antique
and a few high street names.
Right Marge, drive back into Wales. Yes, we're sure, we're heading
for the M4.
No having left Ross-on-Wye until after one o' clock we soon needed
to find a lunch stop. Pulling into a layby set back from the road we parked
behind a lady with two teenage children. She appeared to be struggling with the
cars bike rack. After waiting a while, not wanting to presume she might not be
able to manage, John assisted her in attaching the bikes back onto the rack,
for which she was very grateful. From then on, we were reminded that it was the
school summer holidays. By the time we reached the M5 traffic had built up and
we were in congestion which lasted around forty-five minutes. Now back in
England, having crossed the Severn Bridge earlier the traffic eased.
We are now in North Somerset. The roads narrow, the other drivers inconsiderate. Give way to the upcoming vehicle. No! Try and pass Marge at a narrow section, when it's obvious you can't really. Yes! No use mouthing those words, you're in the wrong.
Our stop tonight high above Blagdon lake and the Yeo Valley. In
the distance the Mendip Hills. Adjacent to us is the headquarters for Yeo
Valley (yoghurts etc). The view is absolutely stunning.
There are two other vans and a car here with us. Just after we'd
finished our evening meal a local lady arrived on her way home after a week's
holiday. She likes to stop here to take in her favourite view and fill her
lungs with the fresh air. So excited was she about being here, she forgot to
put her cars handbrake on. John to the rescue. No harm done.
Tomorrow Marge Cheddar Gorge. We think you'll enjoy the drive
through there, narrow and winding. For now we'll enjoy the scenery and take in
the cooling evening air. And yes your handbrakes on and you're also in gear.
