Day of Adventure

Today we headed out relatively early as we had a full day planned.

First stop was Bristol Blue Glass where David left Mom and I to enjoy watching them blow glass. Mom and I agreed that we could have watched them for hours but 45 minutes was sufficient so that we still had time to shop before David came back to pick us up.



Second stop was Cheddar Gorge. The goal here was to see how they make the cheese and then taste test and procure some to take home. First though, we needed to eat as it was 1 pm and long past lunch time. So we had a fabulous lunch at this lovely little pub at the Galleries Inn that had fabulous food for a fabulous price. And then we headed across to watch Andy make the cheese. He was kind enough to step out and inform us of the processes that he was taking as we watched. Andy has been making cheese for 13 years and as near as we can tell he is the only cheese maker that Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company has. He does fabulous work as our taste test in the shops confirmed. Greatest news was that Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company ships around the world, we just need to check back online at www.cheddargorgecheeseco.co.uk. YIPPEE!!



Last stop was Wells to see Wells Cathedral. David and I agreed that we would need to stop back at some point to see Bishop's Palace as it looks quite beautiful. However, we needed to get inside and see the Cathedral before things closed, so we headed that direction. I must admit that, so far, although it is not the largest, Wells is my favorite Cathedral due to the beauty of the stonework throughout as well as the unique scissor arches.



After Wells we enjoyed a nice meal at the City Arms in Wells. We each enjoyed one of the specials for the night and then topped it off with a dessert of our choice . . Yummy! All in all a very enjoyable day!