Firstly, we had to decide how to approach the journey, and this set the tone for the trip. This was a great week from the very beginning — Google Maps set us up for a 4 hour ride to our hotel in Farnborough however the car sat nav said just 3 hours 7 minutes so we actually had an hour less to travel which is always welcomed. Luckily — my partner really enjoys driving so this makes attending all of the shows much easier.
We wanted to avoid the long drive home after the show, so we ended up staying over for a couple of nights for this event, with a great deal on the hotel that Bart helped us pick at JustOneMore. This way, we could stay the night before and of the show as we found it quite tiresome coming home the day of the show with such a long drive last time. We spent a total of about 6 hours on the road and at the show, which made the whole experience more relaxed.
We shared a meal with Bart and Ela of JustOneMore on Saturday night, and then went out with Kris & Ling's Zoo on Wheels, 8 Legged Emporium, Jeremine's Wild World, and Charlotte to an amazing Chinese restaurant sourced by 8 Legged Emporium. We also got a quick tour into their new setup for their animals and I can tell you now — we discovered some exciting things in their new setup and it was really cool to see what they have planned! Properly looking forward to seeing what comes next from the team.
Finally, we settled in and prepared for the busy show ahead. For more on what we got up to at other invert events this year, see our Southwestern Invertebrate Show Taunton recap. And to see what we've stocked recently from our show purchases, browse our new arrivals or full isopod range.
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