The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth
It’s Daddy’s birthday tomorrow but I’ve got to work so we thought we’d have a day out today and have some fun.
The Donkey Sanctuary had their annual Summer Fair so we thought we’d head there for the day with a picnic.
It was completely heaving when we arrived.
There were loads of stalls, entertainment, and activities to do as well as being able to see all the lovely donkeys.
We went with family so it was really nice being able to spend the day together.
The boys had a go at welly wanging and Isabelle had a go at a human fruit machine. I so should have recorded it as there were hands sticking out of holes holding up fruit and when the bell rang, if they were holding up the same you won.
Isabelle won a knitted donkey on the tombola which she loved, and she then made a bear on a stall that was similar to Build a Bear.
We had a huge picnic and then Isabelle presented her birthday cake that she took ages to make yesterday. It was a Choca Mocha Cake (recipe to follow).
The place was packed and there were dogs everywhere. We didn’t think to bring Charlie with us, so we know for next time we visit.
After eating and listening to music we went for a walk around to see all the donkeys.
So what do you call a cross between a donkey and a horse?
A honkey or a dorse.
Well, it’s a mule actually. I didn’t even know that this was a thing until we saw two horses, and the keeper in the pen told us they were in fact mules. They don’t look very donkey-like, more horsey.
All in all, it was a lovely day and we’d definitely go again.