After a three hour train ride from Exeter with a killer hangover, trying very hard not to fall asleep so I wouldn't miss my changeover, I arrived in Southampton to find it was really hot there too. It's the first time I wished it was cold in England. Paul picked me up and took me strait to Beaulieu for National Mini Cooper Day. 2000 mini's in Beaulieu Palace gardens. I have never seen so many little cars, and so many little car owners excited to tell you every little detail about their little cars :) It was lots of fun, although my loyalty still lies with beetles :) They break down less :) We saw mini ambulances, mini police cars, mini ice-cream cars and a mini caravan :)
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