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Dad and I had a great day at the races.
Ascot is the biggest track we have every been too but what really impressed us was the spirit of the English people.
We saw quite a fashion show of British beauties in every type hat ever designed. Oh yes and there were horses, too. The races were longer than the US and some were stampedes of up to 30 horses. They race on grass and one race was over 2 miles long.
We had a good time after the races as it took us two hours to get to the train as we stopped for champagne and singing and talking with the crowd. At the end of the day no one was in a hurry to leave. They stay and sing along to British songs and wave flags regardless of the days wins or losses. Despite popular conceptions, they love their Queen.
We head out to Ascot again tomorrow. This time we will be better able to focus on the races. :)
Live from London,
Kate and Dad
