It's better with Cheddar....

Cheese, glorious cheese... wait, that's been done before.But really, we've been to Cheddar!! Yes, Cheddar, as in the cheese. As in the original cheese producing area. It's out in Somerset. Somerset UK. While it wasn't our reason for heading west, we did get to visit Cheddar Gorge. Very beautiful. Here's the proof

Yes, we did shop at the chochkee shops. we had been warned they were icky, but we found them as typical touristy place. there was one which had new and used items. Kind of a mini indoor car boot sale.
The tour went on to Wells. not Wales. Our host, Nigel & Isobel, are from Northern Ireland. TO hear them say "wells" it sounds like Wales. After we figured out what he was talking about, we could follow his tour easier. Wells is a huge village, well it's actually classified as a "city". The cathedral there was begun in 1100 and it's very impressive.

vicar's close 1136

street in town

market day

moat around Bishop's palace

But the cutest place we stayed was with our hosts in their village of Wedmore.  Isabel and I attended the village opera they do every year. It was called  Elinor Vale, and had been specially written for the event. We met up with the others after at the local pub, the George.

Holly

village church

local "colour"

lots of run-off this year

It was a fantastic weekend. Fun had by all. We would definitely go back in a heart beat. So until next time...