A bicycle ride to clear the head.

  

 On Friday morning, our travellers made their way from Stickland to Houghton by bicycle as Donkey was a little 'under the weather'.  Joseph wondered if he should trade Donkey for John's bicycle but he was a bit unsure how Mary ( in her condition) would fit on the saddle. So the donkey stays.
They stopped on the way to admire the tree at St Andrew's, Houghton. So this is what a 'Christmas' tree is! So much prettier than the netted spikey wild tree that they helped to tame at Posada number 5.




They were quite hungry and really enjoyed their meal with everyone in Posada 13.  Donkey had by then fully recovered after the previous night. From now on - he would only drink water.









The entertainment afterwards was most unexpected and they were very impressed with the pianist! Obviously it is not only the hills that are alive with the sound of music but also the Winterborne valley.
Mary, Joseph and Donkey looked forward to more opportunities to sing before they reached their destination.