We didn't have tickets to the Rugby World Cup until our friend Shaun rang and said he had a spare ticket to the Wales v Australia match. We're there, we said and we made plans to head to Cardiff.
Unfortunately we were a bit late to book a hotel in Cardiff so we all arranged to stay in Hereford and drive to Cardiff, about an hour away. Samantha and I had plans to return to Hereford after the game between Australia and Wales and explore The Cotswolds the following day.
So, on the Friday, Shaun, Rebecca, Samantha and I ventured down south with the intention to stop off at Stratford Upon Avon....the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
We were advised Stratford Upon Avon was a tad touristy but all in all, it actually wasn't too bad. We wandered around and we were all very disappointed that Shakespearience wasn't open, but yeah, not the worst place in the world, with some amazingly old buildings that are still in pretty good nick.
The following day we headed down to Cardiff and had a bit of a wander around. Australia were playing but man, so many Australians. The match was great and the Welsh rugby fans really support their team brilliantly and we all had a great day at the rugby with Shaun's friend Michael, whilst Rebecca, her friend Leonie and Samantha watched the game in a local pub.
Shaun, Rebecca, Michael and Leone headed off to France and we ventured back to Hereford that day and we did take some pics of the cathedral in Hereford whilst having a late afternoon wander.
So, to the next day...
First stop...Ross on Wye....this town is situated on the Wye River and as it was Sunday morning, there was no one around, save for church folk. The Market building was quite interesting and we had a bit of a wander before then heading off to Bourton-on-the-Water. 
Bourton-on-the-Water is a small town with beautiful houses, generally situated on the small river that flows through the town. Yes, it is touristy, but it's also a beautiful place...but again, would you really want THAT many tourists near you every day of the year? Not me, but still pretty.Then, an interestingly named village....Lower Slaughter.....not sure why it is called this name and there is also an Upper Slaughter, but what a beautiful small village. 
Again, this village was on a small river and with some fabulous houses. Ah, to be rich....but we enjoyed ourselves wandering around The Cotswolds with some deviations through Cheltenham and other small villages along the track.
A great long weekend!
