spent a very English overnight in Cheltenham, ticking of a few more firsts.

Suzanne attended her first sporting event, and her first picnic in the English countryside.

It was the first time we had seen Wales (in the far background).

First time we had seen peonys this big. First time Sue's penfreind Sue has featured on this blog.

First time we had been to Sudely castle.

First time we had seen this guy.

First time we knew there was a Stow-on-the-Wold.

And first time for a lunch at 'The Mount Inn' overlooking Stanton.