Kendra went to the Bahamas, we went to Chatham.
It was free for us because we keep our boat moored their. Casper stayed on board whilst M and I went round the amusements.
Watching the tide come in by Jean-Pierre Declemy, on Flickr
Casper loves staying on the boat, probably because while we are on board we can never be more than thirty feet away.
I can eat a grape standing on one leg by Jean-Pierre Declemy, on Flickr
We either get seedless grapes or cut the seeds out before giving them to him.
Room Service by Jean-Pierre Declemy, on Flickr
Now for the pictures of the steam fair.
Traction power by Jean-Pierre Declemy, on Flickr
Not very many traction engines were there, its probably a bit early in the season.
Fares please by Jean-Pierre Declemy, on Flickr
A lot of people got into the spirit of the occasion and dressed up in Victorian clothing.
Steam Punks by Jean-Pierre Declemy, on Flickr
And a lot dressed up in Steam Punk gear (some sort of Mad Max fan thing - I think)
All the fun of the fair by Jean-Pierre Declemy, on Flickr
All the rides were free, the beer tents weren't.
Let the music begin by Jean-Pierre Declemy, on Flickr
Lots of music and dancing - this lot were Steam Punk Morris dancers. (Morris dancing is an old English thing involving dancing and big sticks)
Classic line up by Jean-Pierre Declemy, on Flickr
There were lots of classic cars and vans, quite a few were American but you know what they look like.
Ajax by Jean-Pierre Declemy, on Flickr
And of course the dockyard steam trains were all fired up.