Chard Friends and Carnival

 

A very Somerset way to get to the pub...by steam engine!

We found this beauty outside the Rusty Axe, where we met up with friends Saturday for lunch.

Jenny has remarried, and we thought it would be nice to meet her new husband, and also catch up with Marisa, Jason and Lola. 

We made plans to meet up with them, with Dean, Jen and Livi, to attend the Chard Carnival together.

I was very happy to be in Somerset for Carnival season for the first time. 

A town crier started the festivities, which included dozens of marching groups and themed floats with singing, lights, moving parts and more. 

Had to get a photo of this one!

Our favorite majorette group, the Ilchester Gems, with Chloe on the far left! We all loved watching her perform and being in town to do so.