Posada 15: On a bicycle made for 4!

Phew it was a busy day for our travellers who had stayed at Milton Abbas church overnight and woke early to take part in a Holy Communion service. Following this they travelled swiftly (by car!) to Turnworth where Donkey enjoyed being the centre of attention at the Carol Service....they would never have made it in time on foot and by donkey!

After an early lunch they got some training in for next year's Ride and Stride as they accompanied their host cycling around the churches in the benefice....everyone was pleased it was a dry day!
(Joseph was seriously considering trading in Donkey after this exciting outing!)

Later in the afternoon, Joseph (being a Carpenter!) was eager to visit Stickland church to look at the plans for the new prayer tree. He was very impressed with the idea of recycling parts of the church Christmas tree to include in the design. He was just sorry that with the baby's imminent arrival he would be too busy in the New Year to help out himself but he did recommend a very talented local Carpenter (...well Joiner actually!) who he felt sure would love to help out!


After a brief rest for Mary, who was feeling pretty tired, the travellers were taken to Whitechurch for another lovely Carol Service. Donkey was particularly impressed when everyone sang a song that was all about him! ( Donkey is definitely enjoying his celebrity status!)


And so it was home to an early night for the tired trio as they would have to be up in time for Morning Prayer at Stickland the next day where they would meet their new host. Donkey was feeling a little bit hyper as he hadn't done much walking today but he decided to behave himself as he was a bit worried about where the owner of that very large horseshoe might be!