Bonfire Night

The 5th November Gunpowder Plot celebrations are not observed in the United States - why would they want to celebrate a failed British rebellion? However, because Sara's Dad is English he normally celebrates this typical British tradition and invites the neighbours around for hot dogs, beefburgers, toasted marshmallows (typically American) around a fire with fireworks from South Carolina and the burning of an effigy. The local children really enjoyed running around the back yard with sparklers and we adults enjoyed the fireworks, beer, wine and hot dogs. Talking of dogs, a stray (clearly deaf and half-blind) joined us and was well fed from titbits given to him by those of us there. We had a really lovely evening with David and Andrea's fantastic neighbours and friends. They were intrigued by our Enlgish accents and asked us all sorts of questions about our culture and history. We continued drinking and chatting until nearly 2 a.m. A lovely last night to our fortnight's holiday in the States. Tomorrow its final packing and the night flight home to London Heathrow.