A Little Bit of The Real Downton Abbey

During our time traveling full time in Europe, we were fortunate at one point to have the chance to take care of a beautiful golden Labrador and her sweet mother on the grounds of Highclere Castle.  You may know Highclere Castle as Downton Abbey.  Several years ago when I was caught up in this great PBS drama series (now available on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox, etc.), I never in a million years thought that I would get to see it – let alone walk on the grounds surrounding it for a month and meet some of the caretakers of this important, historical and beautiful building and its grounds.  It was an extraordinary experience!  We even got to meet and enjoy the company of Lord and Lady Carnarvon.  We were so struck with how lovely and down to earth they are.  They have been entrusted with the stewardship of their family estate and they are doing a remarkable job in extraordinary times.