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00:00Welcome to Florida
00:02We're having a party
00:04Home to theme parks, golden tans
00:06and 400,000 Brits
00:08This one is the one with the view
00:10Wow
00:10Who've made the Sunshine State their new home
00:14I feel blessed every single day
00:16I'm living the American dream
00:17I definitely am
00:18They've swapped drizzly winters and gas bills
00:21for new careers
00:22and seemingly endless fun in the sun
00:242
00:251
00:26Yay
00:28Get it right and life in Florida
00:30can be like a dream come true
00:32I get to drive a convertible, it's fabulous
00:34But getting here and staying here
00:37takes hard work
00:38Good job, good job, keep it going team
00:40Grit
00:42And determination
00:44The glamorous side of living in Florida
00:46These are the Brits who've made their own
00:48Escape to Florida
00:54Today on Escape to Florida
00:57Ahhhh
00:58I'm getting absolutely hammered
01:00Golf Pro Peter takes on novice wife Judy
01:03in a fight of the fairways
01:05I'll behave
01:06Oh, so good
01:07History comes alive for Holly
01:10And she hopes boyfriend Aidan stays that way too
01:14Please don't die
01:16Leave him alone
01:19And it's no yoke for firefighter David
01:22at the annual Easter egg hunt
01:23Just chaos, but it's great to see all the families
01:26all the kids
01:27That's what this is all about
01:34The city of Palm Coast on the Atlantic side of Florida
01:38Known for being one of the most affordable places to live
01:41in the Sunshine State
01:42Is home to Hertfordshire couple Peter and Judy Cherry
01:45Should we get the suitcases and we'll get packing?
01:48Yep, let's get packed
01:49Peter has worked for over 30 years as a golf pro
01:54Get that ball up into the air
01:55One suitcase
01:58While Judy took early retirement from her 32 year career
02:02in corporate recruitment just before they left the UK
02:06I had to project manage this move
02:08which was pretty massive
02:09Don't know how I would have done it
02:11and working
02:12It's a challenge
02:13You have to have a really strong relationship
02:15and know that you can come home
02:17at the end of the day
02:18You can sit on the sofa
02:19and you can laugh about it together
02:20Where's my white shirt?
02:22I've got that one
02:23They're now two years on from leaving Blighty behind
02:27but Florida's always been a big part of their lives
02:30and I've got that one
02:33We were two weeks into our relationship
02:35and he asked me to go on holiday with him to Florida
02:38I wasn't going because it just seemed a bit too much
02:40I couldn't just take that much advantage
02:42but every day he was away
02:43he sent me a postcard from Florida to UK
02:47It is kind of cute, right?
02:51Three decades later they moved here
02:53and now they're settled
02:55They love it
02:56Because of the lifestyle that we have now
02:59it feels like we're on permanent vacation
03:02But today they're off on a real vacation
03:05Which one Jude?
03:07The white one?
03:08Or the white one?
03:09Yeah, I wear the shirt
03:09I love the shirt
03:10Okay
03:11I need a whole suitcase for shoes
03:13Peter and I have been married 27 years in two weeks
03:16and we thought what a perfect way
03:18of celebrating our anniversary
03:20and taking a little road trip
03:21They're my glam shoes
03:23Super sparkly
03:26So Peter's taking a well-deserved break from his full-time job
03:30so they can enjoy some quality time together
03:33Peter's still working
03:34so it's not like we've just retired
03:36He's still making it work for us
03:38I feel really privileged to be able to live this life
03:42What have you got?
03:43Check out the hat
03:44There's that one
03:45Does that give you enough coverage?
03:46Not sure
03:47Okay
03:49Peter and Judy's 800 mile round trip
03:52will take them from their home on the North East Coast
03:54all the way to the Florida Keys
03:58I'm ready
04:05It's a perfect look
04:06Off to the Keys we go
04:07Woo
04:08Let's do it
04:09We live in Florida
04:11which is beautiful anyway
04:13but when you get to the Keys
04:14you almost feel like you're in Barbados
04:17Three pairs of shorts
04:18couple of t-shirts
04:19and that would probably be about it for me I reckon
04:23I need some sparkly flip-flops
04:24I think these will do
04:26Yeah
04:26Judy's not packing quite as lightly
04:29So we've got three bags
04:31Can I close up the suitcases now?
04:34Yeah I think we're good
04:35Having already explored a fair amount of Florida
04:38We are good to go
04:42Let's get this one loaded up first
04:46They're taking the opportunity to see the sights along the way
04:51It's such a long trip so it's going to be quite good
04:53We can actually have a stop and do some of the touristy things on the way
04:56Okay, that's it
04:57Are you locked up?
04:58Yep, all locked
05:00All right
05:01Let's do it
05:02And we're off
05:05Key West
05:06Here we go
05:07Woohoo!
05:13Like the journey to the Florida Keys, Davenport also draws in Brits for its nearby tourist attractions
05:19Being close to 11 of the biggest theme parks in the world
05:24Perfect for Holly, who moved here from Northampton at 18
05:28The Walt Disney World Company has its own program where you can come over and work for the company for
05:33a year
05:33So it seemed like a really good way for me to live here
05:36Then go home and work out what I was going to do with the rest of my life
05:39Nineteen years later, Holly's still in Florida and she's not alone
05:43How?
05:44Oh, this is what? A hundred yards?
05:45This is a hundred yards
05:47Eighteen months ago, she got together with professional jouster and blacksmith Aidan
05:52There's definitely not a gushy love story about how we met, he insulted me in Latin
05:55But I knew just enough to know that it was an insult
05:57We reconnected two years ago and we started dating about six or seven months later
06:03I think I've got an easier way to...
06:05Are you going to untwist the roll?
06:07Yeah, just back up a little bit
06:08Holly and Aidan travel the country working at Renaissance Fairs
06:15Outdoor, historical-themed festivals with entertainment, music and stalls where people dress up in costume
06:23The Renaissance Fair world definitely blends facts and fiction
06:27The cast are playing a historical part
06:29But at the same point we also have Vikings, we have mermaids, we have unicorns
06:37Holly's job at the Renaissance Fair is to dress up and play a historical character
06:42Who interacts with the guests for the duration of the festival
06:47This weekend we're going to the St. Petersburg Renaissance Fair
06:49Which is going to be set in the Elizabethan period
06:52I'll be Lady Catherine Grey, possible successor to Queen Elizabeth
06:56She will go and watch the joust, she will go shopping
06:59And be there to make sure that the patrons have a really inclusive experience
07:05But historical costumes can't cost thousands of dollars
07:09So Holly makes and mends all of her own outfits, as well as Aidan's
07:13It looks adorable when we walk around matching, everyone's like, oh, I love the matching outfits
07:17Aidan is a professional jouster, he travels the country working for Renaissance Fairs
07:21At the fair, Aidan is known as Sir Gideon
07:24You get a lot of attention from the ladies
07:26It's Sir Gideon that gets the ladies every time, it's not me
07:30He's mine
07:36Right, costumes are done, we just need to make sure we've got all of it
07:38So that we can get it all packed up for St. Petersburg
07:42With these events mainly running at weekends
07:44Holly recently set up a business selling medieval style shoes at the fairs
07:49To try and supplement her income
07:51I would love more than anything else to be able to be with Lady Catherine all year round
07:55So fingers crossed we'll manage to make it all work out
07:58Have the shop being really successful
07:59And we can go back to doing the things I do best
08:01Dressing up and looking pretty
08:02You are very good at that
08:04Very good at looking pretty
08:18In the coastal community of Jupiter Beach
08:21It's Easter
08:22And after finishing a long shift
08:27Firefighter of 20 years David from Dublin
08:29And wife Melissa can enjoy some precious family time
08:33How's your shift?
08:35The usual
08:36Jupiter is the most beautiful place on earth
08:40I grew up here
08:41It's just a great place to live
08:43He was waiting for me for breakfast
08:44Yes we were
08:45Good stuff
08:46We have been together for almost 25 years
08:50After meeting abroad David moved to Florida to be with Melissa
08:54And they now have four children
08:56You want me to make muffins? I'll make muffins real quick
08:59We are make muffins
09:03We have Sage who is 9
09:05We have Kayden who is now 14
09:07We have Kylie who is 17
09:09And then we have Shailen who is a 19 year old
09:13Delicious
09:14It's going to be good
09:16Look at you! Where did you get in?
09:19Eldest daughter Shailen is usually away at college
09:22But has come home for Easter
09:23And brought Irish boyfriend Ewan with her
09:26They've been dating now for a little while
09:28So they're just hanging out at their home for the weekend
09:32When Shailen went away to college
09:34It was one of the harder things for me
09:37Shailen is a daddy's girl
09:43So yeah, I miss her all the time
09:45What's this call now?
09:47With Shailen living away and David's 24 hour shifts
09:50He's making the most of their rare family time together
09:53By organising a lunch with their nearest and dearest
09:58Dad, does this bag go in the back?
10:00You can keep it in the back seat with us
10:02But first, he's taking youngest daughter Sage fishing
10:11Alright, watch your step
10:13Pete was David's mentor at the fire station
10:16And luckily for David
10:17Now spends his retirement out on the water
10:20And we're off like a herd of turtles
10:24My first start with the quest of fire rescue
10:27My very first call that came in was a cardiac arrest
10:30Peter was the lead paramedic that day
10:32When I got on scene, I tried to hide back in the corner
10:35He said to me, no, get right in there now
10:38Start doing CPR
10:39And I was just like, wow, this is amazing
10:43This is what I signed up for
10:44And now the student has become the teacher
10:51You see all the paddle boarders, you see the canoers
10:54You see everybody, this is South Florida life
10:57And the perfect chance for youngest daughter Sage to test out the rod
11:02Just let it go down a little bit
11:04Here you go, open it up
11:06Let it go, yeah, you got it
11:08It's just beautiful on the water
11:10It's just a way of relaxing
11:12Especially just taking advantage of what's around us
11:15Hopefully you don't catch a shark
11:20Pete's will be joining the rest of David's family and friends at the lunch
11:23So David's interested in his former mentor's opinion about his eldest daughter
11:29Shaylin's in town and she's got an Irish boyfriend
11:32Irish boyfriend?
11:33Yeah, so he's from Limerick, so you guys get to meet him for the first time
11:36What's his name?
11:37His name is Ewan
11:38Despite her best efforts, sadly, no luck for Sage
11:42No fish today
11:44Getting off now, did you have fun?
11:47But David's got bigger fish to fry
11:51Pete, I'll see you at the restaurant, yeah?
11:53Excellent mate
11:54Seeing how his fellow expat gets on with their nearest and dearest
12:01Hey! How's everybody doing?
12:04This is Ewan, just wanted to introduce him to all you guys
12:07How's it going?
12:08You and this with all the friends and family
12:09I'm sure my wife is absolutely delighted that another Irish man is now coming to the family
12:16And Pete's not shy about giving him the once over
12:19You taking good care of her?
12:21Huh?
12:22You taking good care of her?
12:23Yeah, yeah, yeah
12:23Trying my best anyway
12:25Because your dad will kill you
12:27You will
12:28We'll leave it at that
12:31Oh, tough crowd
12:32When it comes to ways to spend your Easter though
12:35It doesn't get much better than this
12:39Best thing about living in Florida
12:41Beautiful weather
12:42Right on the water
12:43Hanging out with friends on the weekend
12:45And your kids
12:46That's what this is all about
12:47But as captain of a fire station
12:50David's also got to host an even bigger event this weekend
12:53An annual Easter egg hunt for the whole community
13:06On the highway to the scenic Key West on the southernmost tip of Florida
13:10Woo, just getting home now
13:13Golf pro of 30 years Peter and former corporate recruitment consultant Judy
13:18Are celebrating their 27th wedding anniversary with a well-deserved mini break
13:27Peter's the reason we're out here and Peter is the reason that's keeping us out here
13:31When he's not out coaching, he's on the phone all day and he's talking to potential customers
13:36With Judy retired from her high-pressure career in the UK
13:39She and Peter now want to spend quality time together exploring Florida's fun Atlantic coastline
13:45Ending with meeting friends in the Florida Keys
13:51Do you remember that place we used to go with Jackson's ice cream parlor?
13:55Yeah
13:55Let's go there. They do the best ice creams
13:58But before they take a trip down memory lane
14:01There's someone special they want to see
14:08Oh, it's so beautiful
14:09Oh, it's lovely here, isn't it?
14:11We're meeting my sister
14:12She lives in West Palm Beach Lake Worth area
14:15She's been here for 40 plus years
14:18It'd be nice to see her, catch up with her
14:20What have you got planned for your road trip?
14:22Oh, we're going to go to Jackson's
14:24Do you remember Jackson's ice cream?
14:26Yeah, remember that?
14:27Amazing, amazing place
14:27I mean, it was you that showed it to us
14:29That's a great place
14:30Yeah
14:31We just want to go and see some roadside attractions on the way
14:35Then we're going to head down to the Keys
14:36You're going to have a lot of fun, don't they?
14:38Yeah
14:39Cheers, gang
14:40Cheers
14:40To our anniversary
14:42Happy anniversary, great road trip
14:45Golf bro Peter's got an idea for an extra treat
14:48To add to their anniversary itinerary
14:52You wait here, I'll be back in a sec
14:54Okay, I'm waiting
14:55All right
14:57I've got a plan, all right
14:59There's got to be golf involved today
15:02So I'm thinking
15:03Let's do mini golf, mini golf, mini golf, mini golf, mini golf, mini golf
15:06And she can choose from any one of those six
15:08It'll be fantastic
15:11A little selection for you
15:13Something fun to choose from
15:15Oh, great, okay
15:16There you go
15:17Take your pick
15:21Are you kidding me?
15:24Not the most romantic start
15:26As always
15:27Lovely to see you
15:28But next up
15:29Mini golf
15:31All right
15:35This was meant to be you and I spending some time together for our anniversary
15:39And you bring me here
15:41It's quality time, baby
15:42It's quality time
15:43Quality for you
15:45Quality time spent together
15:47Even though he plays golf for a living
15:49Peter still takes it very seriously
15:52We'd love a scorecard, please
15:54Right, I'm gonna go purple, 35 inch
15:59Oh blimey, I'll tell you what
16:02Come on
16:02Oh
16:03That's a really good effort
16:04In your own time
16:10I'm getting absolutely hammered
16:12Absolutely hammered
16:13Says the professional golfer to the novice
16:15Look at this
16:16Oh, behave
16:17Oh, so good
16:19I just didn't realise just how good she was
16:23Oh
16:24Oh
16:27Did you see that?
16:30I feel a bit embarrassed because she basically wiped the floor with me
16:37Yeah
16:39I won
16:47To celebrate her win, we're better than their next stop with Judy's favourite, the turtle sundae with vanilla, pecan and
16:54cookie ice cream
16:57Oh my goodness
16:59Happy anniversary
17:01Oh, thank you
17:04Thank you
17:05Thank you so much
17:06You're welcome
17:07The 70 year old ice cream parlour isn't always this noisy
17:12You know that siren that they set off, that's like for special celebrations and because of our anniversary they did
17:18that for us
17:19How sweet is that?
17:20Thank you
17:20Thank you
17:23I love Judy to pieces
17:25This has been such a great move for us and we have just bonded and just looking forward to making
17:32new memories
17:34The double chocolate chip is to die for
17:36Have a go at that
17:38That's flipping lovely
17:39Oh my god
17:42I've been coming here since I was about 17, 18 years old and now I'm back with you, my favourite
17:47person in the world
17:48Wow
17:48But with 125 miles to go and friends to me to the keys, it's time to get back on the
17:55road
17:55I'm so dumb
17:57Thank you
18:08Like her fellow Brits, Holly from Northampton is also on a deadline
18:12On this bright sunny morning in the arty city of St. Petersburg
18:17She needs to get into character
18:19Fast
18:20I'm impressed at your head balancing skills
18:22Oh, thank you
18:24The renaissance fair gates open in less than two hours and Holly needs to turn into alter ego
18:29Lady Catherine, but it's 8am and already scorching hot
18:34Oh, it's so hot already
18:36So the first priority is creating shade
18:39We like to have plenty of space to cool down, get ready
18:42We should just walk around like this all day
18:44Yeah
18:45No, we should hire four people to walk around like this all day
18:48There we go
18:51With the tent up, Holly can begin the transformation into Lady Catherine
18:55Who will be escorted by her posse
18:58Alright, I'm running back to the truck real quick
19:00Like Holly, they must entertain the crowds by appearing in character all day
19:05Walking around and enjoying the fair
19:09At this fair, I always have with me the Countess of Lennox, played by Grace
19:13Then we have our master florist to the Queen, played by Stephen
19:17And then finally, we have Father Rob, who is a legitimate priest
19:22Not only is Rob a real priest, he also plays the role of an Elizabethan one at the fair
19:27I am an Anglican papalist priest, I founded Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, Anglican Mission Society, so I
19:37travel all over the world
19:39I found the Renaissance Fair Circuit here in 2020
19:42Obviously the world shut down, I couldn't go home anymore, my life was kind of falling apart
19:47But now, my best friends are all around the circuit, they're the most supportive community you could ever ask for
19:56It's going to snap me in the face
20:00The cast are paid up to $300 a day, but as it's only weekend work, Holly set up a medieval
20:06footwear company to help fund her passion
20:09My lady, how much could this be?
20:12Uh, $150, you get $10 off
20:14It's not even 9am, and on the other side of the fair, business partner Melinda has hit a problem
20:22Even though I'm Lady Catherine at this fair today, the shop is still here as well
20:25So I'm still taking business calls, making sure that my guys have everything they need
20:28It never stops
20:30Is it Debbie, a mid two-tone black and purple?
20:34I will try and find the message of which boots they are
20:36A customer wants to pick up some pre-ordered boots, and Melinda doesn't know where they are
20:42Fortunately, Holly digs out the customer's order
20:45Everything's fine, we're going to sell all the boots today, and everything's going to be wonderful
20:48All right, love you, speak to you later
20:50All right, love you too, bye
20:54The problem's solved without anyone seeing her break character
20:57And she, Father Rob, Grace Steven, and his daughter Athena, can concentrate on getting ready
21:04All right, Melinda, let's break a world record and get this on
21:07Let's see if you can do it
21:08In ten minutes we have morning meeting, where we'll find out the storyline for today
21:11It's basically the one time to get all the entertainers together and be like, here is your information
21:17The characters have to follow a storyline specific to each fair
21:21So, if they miss the meeting, they won't know what that is
21:24And Holly's still nowhere near ready
21:27All right guys, probably time to head off so we don't get yelled at
21:29You're already speedwalking
21:32But no one knows where they need to be
21:35Beep, beep, beep
21:41No we're not, we thought morning meeting was here
21:44We'll do laps around
21:45After a quick diversion through Holly's shop
21:48So sorry, get me through
21:49They find it
21:52That's where we're meant to be
21:53And it's already in full swing
21:56To interact with them, that's kind of our purpose for being here
22:00They've missed the storyline, when the gates open soon
22:02Holly needs to make sure she's in character and on message
22:22In the waterside village of Tequesta, Dublin-born Fire Captain David is getting ready to host the station's annual Easter
22:30Egg Hunt
22:31Just help me pop this up
22:33We're going to let the kids squirt some water, we're going to give them rides in our fire engine
22:37We're super excited, we open our doors to invite the community in to meet the firefighters
22:44So when they call us in their hour of need, maybe they can put a face with our names
22:50And it's important that David and his team keep their community of 6,000 residents happy as well as safe
22:58It's the people's tax dollars that pay for the firehouse
23:01They're the ones that pay our wages, they're the ones that buy the trucks, pay for the maintenance on the
23:05building
23:07A couple more, perfect
23:09We usually get a big crowd here for these type of things
23:11So, yeah, it's going to get a little hectic around here now in the next couple of hours
23:15Let's get these trucks out
23:1820 years a firefighter, David's family values are as important here, at the station, as they are at home
23:25We have a logo up on the wall in there that says, in this family no one fights alone
23:29And that's so true
23:31We've all been through good times and bad times together
23:33We've been to each other's weddings as best men
23:36We've been to funerals together and held each other's hands
23:38When we move all these trucks out, we'll set the tables up
23:42Just nice and easy Joe
23:44You can call any one of these guys if you're in need
23:47And they'll be there in 15 minutes, no questions asked
23:49We are a family
23:53If you just want to come and just help me bring this stuff up
23:57This is extra baskets in case any kids don't have it
24:00Lara has worked with David now for over two years
24:03Here at Tequesta we work 24 hour shifts
24:06So we all end up being really good friends and family
24:08There's two, that's good
24:09Captain in Montgomery, he's a great guy
24:15Stick that one in the middle one
24:17Busy, busy, busy
24:19What we're going to do here in the next few minutes is
24:21Lay out all the eggs the best we possibly can
24:24From the front all the way down
24:26The on duty crew, you know the usual stuff
24:29You're going to show off the trucks
24:30There's a lot of prep goes into these open houses
24:32So although we have like seven or eight guys on shift
24:35If the tones go, they have to leave
24:37So we've got to bring in all the guys off shift
24:40And what we do is we bring in their families
24:42My daughters, they'll help whatever way they possibly can
24:45This is my daughters guys, this is Sage and Kylie
24:48They're going to be helping us out today
24:50Kylie you're going to be in doing the pictures
24:52And then Sage you can help everywhere, okay
24:55With food, fire engines, hose pipes and eggs to sort
24:59It's a scramble to get everything ready
25:02We've got 3,000 eggs, start spreading them out
25:04But keep moving that way, try getting a bunch outside as well
25:08Paramedic John has one of the most important jobs
25:11So these are the golden eggs
25:12And whoever finds these, they bring them back to us
25:16And they get a prize, so I'm trying to hide them
25:18So it's like literally on both sides, yeah
25:22Let's go spread them out, Sage
25:25These kids will suck up these 3,000 eggs in about 30 seconds
25:28And trust me, you do not want to get in their way
25:30Because they will run you over
25:32With the local community on their way
25:34David and both his home and work families
25:37Must finish up fast
25:47Three hours away towards the north of the Florida Keys
25:50Hertfordshire couple Peter and Judy are 360 miles into their epic 800 mile round trip
25:58Oh my god, you know what there is?
26:01It's a giant roadside lobster
26:03Is that Betsy? Betsy
26:05Betsy the lobster
26:06100% we should go there
26:09They're travelling from their home in Palm Coast South
26:12To Duck Key in the middle of the Florida Keys
26:15Celebrating their 27th anniversary
26:17Okay, let's see the next stop
26:20When I first met Jude, I knew there was something special about her
26:24And look at us now, we are absolutely living our dream
26:28With Judy retired from her demanding 32 year career
26:31She and golf pro Peter are taking a well-earned break
26:35And their next stop is one of the quirkier sites Florida has to offer
26:40Right
26:42What the heck is this all about?
26:47Originally created in the 80s to promote a fish restaurant
26:50Standing 40 feet long and 30 feet high
26:53Betsy the lobster now has pride of place next to the main road through the Keys
27:00Seriously?
27:01OMG
27:03What have we got ourselves into here?
27:05Is this what they stopped for?
27:07Betsy the lobster
27:08Wow, this is insane
27:10And we're the only ones here
27:11They have this and there's no one here to see it
27:13I'm not quite sure what it's all about
27:16A lot of the Americans are obsessed with the roadside attractions
27:19And you know what?
27:20They'll stick a lollipop in the ground and call it a roadside attraction if they really could
27:24Look at the size of that
27:25Yeah, fabulous
27:27After Betsy, let's get in that car because it's scorching
27:30Hell yeah
27:35With their sights set on Duck Key
27:37Their final destination in the Florida Keys
27:39They're hitting the road again
27:42I really didn't think we would ever end up in Florida
27:45There's not a chance I was coming here
27:46You know, I've got a life, I've got friends, I've got family
27:48And here we are living this life
27:51It's brilliant, timing's everything
27:53The string of over 1,700 islands off the southern tip of the Florida mainland
27:58Has one road in and one road out
28:02Oh, there's the ocean
28:04Oh, look at that
28:05It's amazing
28:06Just fabulous
28:18It was a heck of a long ride
28:20Yeah
28:20But we've seen an awful lot of great things
28:22We saw Betsy
28:24Never to be seen again
28:26This looks beautiful
28:27It's right on the ocean
28:28We're going to have a good few days
28:30Yeah
28:31And tomorrow they'll be joining their friends for a special anniversary celebration
28:44At the St. Petersburg Renaissance Fair there's pressure on Holly from Northampton to be ready for when it opens
28:52Go finish getting ready now
28:53We now have 26 minutes to finish getting ready and up front gate and know exactly what's going on
28:57Alright, ready guys?
29:00Everyone's got parasols
29:04Mama duck's leading her ducklings
29:05Come on, children
29:07Are we supposed to be out there?
29:09We will wait on the inside
29:10Oh, wonderful
29:11To welcome the people in
29:13Having missed the briefing, they don't know today's theme
29:16Luckily boyfriend Aidan does, but Holly needs to be discreet, as her Elizabethan character would not have 21st century tech
29:24Aidan has found the storyline out
29:26The Shakespeare is flirting with the Queen
29:28And Marlowe is trying to run interference of which is going to be the best playwright
29:37The characters can now follow the plotline as they greet the incoming patrons
29:42Good day, good day, good day
29:45Good morrow, good morrow
29:49A solid opening game
29:51Shall we go Maypole?
29:52Of course
29:53Off to the Maypole
29:58We actually all met at the Maypole
30:00I was married at the time
30:02I went through a divorce
30:03The community is so welcoming
30:06It is everything that I want and everything that I love
30:12Huzzah!
30:16I think it's time for us to do to go shopping
30:19Shopping!
30:22Before Holly visits the other shops, she needs to check on her own store, whilst remaining in character around the
30:28public
30:29I wonder whose shop this is over here
30:31Doesn't this one look marvelous?
30:32I know
30:33Good day, good day
30:35Fine leather footwear and more right this way
30:38To help fund her passion for playing a character, Holly needs her fantastical footwear business to make three and a
30:45half thousand dollars each opening day to stay on track
30:49Fully stocked and ready to go
30:50Yeah, it looks good
30:51Yeah, of course it does
30:52Yeah, obviously
30:53Of course it does
30:54Of course it looks beautiful
30:55Excellent! We're going to wander around and see what shops are around
30:58Very good, I will miss you
31:00There are over 50 different stalls to see
31:05Oh, look at that, that's gorgeous
31:06Oh, I know
31:07And Father Robert is looking for a new cup
31:10Hello!
31:11Did you see these ones?
31:14As we walk around the Renfair, we can't be drinking out of water cups or anything that's modern
31:18So we all have various different chalices, or in fact Stephen has a rather lovely one here that he found
31:24There's a spitting image of my mistress
31:26I am not a fan
31:29The likeness is there, the likeness is so there
31:31I must be away
31:33Fare thee well, Holly
31:35Fare thee well, Anon
31:36See you at Jousting Joust
31:37Yes, I'll see you at Jousting
31:38At the Jousting Arena, Holly's boyfriend Aidan's getting his, or rather Sir Gideon's horse Hero ready for the first of
31:46two shows
31:46Hero has matching costuming to myself and Sir Gideon
31:50So you'll see everything is in this beautiful dupioni iridescent silk
31:54All made by Holly, and Aidan's outfit completes the set
31:58So Aidan's shirt will match my underskirt
32:00I had this shirt first, so her underskirt matches my shirt
32:04After gathering her entourage
32:06Let's go cheer on Sir Gideon
32:08Lady Catherine and the gang join the Queen to watch Aidan and Hero's performance
32:13Bring forth your knights, Sir William
32:18Bizarre
32:20Aidan's life is pretty much a fantasy life
32:25However, he is the epitome of how hard-working you have to be in our life
32:29And he has worked in the Ren Faire since he could rule
32:31We award this to Jean-Michel
32:38I think her majesty has an affinity to the French
32:43With Aidan gathering himself ready for a second joust later, Holly gets a quick update on her shoe business
32:49Five pairs of boots, bunch of shoes
32:52Before she, Father Rob, Steven and Grace can have a much-needed break from character at their tent
32:59Smile!
33:01My big head's in the side, there we go
33:03There we go
33:04I really enjoy Ren Faires because of the creativity, the music, the acts
33:10So many talented people in one area and to be a part of it, it's really special
33:15With the afternoon temperature rising and still over four hours left, they must all refuel and recharge
33:23It's the heat of the day, I'm losing my mind
33:25Ready to please their public once again
33:42In the hearts of the Florida Keys, British couple Peter and Judy are celebrating their 27th anniversary
33:49With new American friends, Sharon, Steve, Mary and Dan
33:53Nice to see you
33:55Nice to see you
33:56Everything alright?
33:56Glad you made it okay
33:57Thank you
33:58We've only been in the US now for just over two years
34:02And making friends has not been difficult
34:05Because they are seriously so nice and all want to get to know you, which is great
34:09Let's go! Come on! Two monkeys!
34:15They've planned a special dinner together
34:17But now, while the chaps go fishing, the ladies are hitting the shops
34:21We got a shop
34:22We've got to go to Margaritaville, haven't we?
34:25Yeah, yeah
34:25I'd like to go into some of the art shops
34:28Oh, yeah, let's do that as well
34:30Judy wants to pick up an anniversary gift for Peter
34:33And possibly a little something for herself
34:37Right, girls, where are we starting?
34:39Hats
34:40Hang on, how's that one looking?
34:42Oh, it's a bit big on my head
34:43Oh, but it kind of suits me
34:46It's like Crystal Carrington, if anyone can remember that long ago
34:50But Judy thinks pal Mary is channelling a different 80s TV character
34:55A little less glamorous than the dynasty divas
34:58Hang on, Mary, what are you doing?
35:01I love... I love all this
35:03I'm sorry, but I'm feeling Wurzel Gummidge
35:06Hopefully, the British kids' Scarecrow series didn't make it across the Atlantic
35:10We have to go in here, there's a lot of sparkly stuff
35:14Oh, look at that, I love it
35:18Do you know what, I think we'll put a rhinoceros head on the wall
35:21How beautiful would that be?
35:23Time for a drinky poos
35:24After a cheeky drink
35:26Love you girls
35:28Cheers
35:28Judy has a flash of inspiration for Peter
35:32Do you know what, it's not about the big value thing
35:34It's about the memory
35:35So I'm gonna go in here, see if I can find a postcard
35:38Which he used to send to me when he was here
35:4230 years ago
35:43Buying me cards and sending them over to the UK
35:47Postcard bought
35:49Judy can get ready for tonight's dinner
35:53And add a finishing touch to her gift
35:58Seeing as how we met
35:59I thought what would be really cute
36:01I would just buy him a little card
36:04A little postcard, write a little note to him
36:06But Peter's pipped her to the post with the surprises
36:10It's our anniversary
36:12And I just wanted to mark it with just a little something
36:15Just to mark the occasion
36:17That's so nice, thank you
36:19Just something fun
36:20Oh my, it's so nice
36:22Oh, that is absolutely stunning
36:25I've got something for you too
36:26A little surprise
36:27Oh, how lovely
36:28I wasn't expecting this
36:31Oh, what is this?
36:33It's a postcard
36:34Dear Peter, this is where it all started
36:37And whilst we're still on our journey
36:40I couldn't think or wish for a better Florida pal
36:42To be doing it with
36:43Love you and happy anniversary
36:45I'm gonna fill up
36:46Thanks babe, that's so lovely
36:48Remember when you used to send me postcards?
36:51Yeah, yeah, I love that
36:53Hey
36:54Hey gang
36:57Come and grab a seat
36:58Come and join us
37:01This epic Florida adventure is finally at an end
37:05But with the whole state as their playground
37:07It probably won't be their last
37:10Here's to our 27th anniversary
37:12Cheers everyone
37:14Cheers Damien
37:24In the village of Tequesta near Palm Beach
37:27There are festivities in store for Fire Captain David from Dublin too
37:32People with the golden eggs will come to us
37:34With the whole of his wage paying community to please at the station's annual egg hunt
37:40We'll have three or four year olds
37:42Five and six year olds
37:44And then our seven and then eight year olds will come down this one
37:47Because they're the ones that are going to run all the way through
37:5032 years ago, the small community of 6,000 voted to set up their very own fire department
37:56That now get around 1,500 emergency calls every year
38:01I'm a firefighter
38:02My job is to help somebody in their hour of need
38:05So it's a very very satisfying job
38:08And because they're very so appreciative
38:11David and his team like to give back to the people of Tequesta
38:15With special events like this
38:18Please do not stop right at the front or we're gonna have chaos
38:23All right?
38:25So run right through, there's loads of eggs
38:27Keep going deep in
38:28These highly trained firefighters are prepared for anything
38:33Five, four, three, two, one
38:38But they're not getting in the way of 150 kids and 3,000 eggs
38:49They're like little ninjas rolling in and then they're on top of each other
38:52The parents and the firefighters, now we all get a good laugh out of it
39:01Just chaos, but it's great to see all the families, all the kids, that's what this is all about
39:07And David's daughter Sage helps make sure one of the golden eggs goes to a good home
39:14So Sage actually got it and she gave it to two small kids that arrived late
39:19Their mother came over to me to just say thank you so much
39:22All right, we've got to clear the side so you can get the engine going
39:25Now we'll start doing some truck rides, squirt the water
39:29It's a chance for David and his team to show the local residents what their taxes pay for
39:34And how the equipment can help keep them safe
39:38It's 175 pounds
39:40That's bigger than me
39:41Can we move it?
39:45Yeah!
39:48All right, hit the crackhead, hit the crackhead, right there, yellow one
39:51Good job!
39:54David's wife Melissa and son Caden have also come to join in
39:58And he's roped in some of the station's former firefighters to help out too
40:03All retired captains and chiefs over there
40:07Including one very close to David's heart
40:10Captain Boone, when I first started here I was an intern, I was making $6 something an hour
40:14He was always offering to pay my bills and everything just so I could get through the schooling and everything
40:19else
40:19See, we kind of became like a fighter figure to me over here
40:23The night Shalem was born, you called me literally 30 minutes after to say you got the job
40:29And you were going on on the phone and I said, bud, this is the happiest day of my life,
40:33thank you
40:34But I said, I just had a baby, I gotta go
40:36Your dad made me the best compliment they could pay me up with
40:39He said, bud, you're his father in the States, I'm his father in Ireland
40:42He came with a heart the size of this building and it's never changed
40:47And I love it, but I love my life
40:49Thanks Will
40:50Love you
40:54But there's no more time to reminisce, the firehouse is still at work
40:58Oh, they're getting a call
41:00When the emergency call goes off, David's on-duty team have to respond to a possible gas leak
41:11But the show must go on
41:13Excellent, there we go
41:18It's been a great turnout, so are the local residents going away happy?
41:22Well, the event that they put on today is great, they do it great every single year
41:26Super entertaining for everyone
41:28They always make sure we all get involved and have a good time
41:32Bunch of fine gentlemen, they showed us how to work the hoses, carry around some dummy dolls
41:38All right, let's get them just where they go
41:41All the fun and games are over right now
41:43Now we've got to put the firehouse back together again
41:45With the emergency call dealt with, it's all hands on deck to get things back to normal
41:52Guys are bringing out the chairs, cleaning everything up outside, putting the trucks away, getting everything ready to go
41:57And with 17 hours of their shift left, they take a moment to refuel and recuperate, ready for when their
42:04next call comes in
42:05We're here 24 hours a day, these guys work hard all day long, they're ready to respond at a moment's
42:11notice
42:12These open houses, they're a big massive group effort, but it's a fun day
42:16It really is, and just to meet all the kids and see smiles on their faces, that's what this is
42:20all about
42:29Over at the St. Petersburg Renaissance Fair on Florida's Gulf Coast, Brit Holley has been enjoying a much-needed break
42:36Ready to get back into character once more for the fair-going public
42:40Just having a bit of a hope situation
42:48Holly's next calling point is to visit some German mercenaries known as the Lansies
42:53They are very historically accurate, their costumes are fully researched, beautiful and all handmade
43:01So today we'll be training the squad in the art of swordplay
43:05This is exciting
43:07I'm excited
43:09As we move the sword in front of us, we are stepping and striking at the same time
43:18Not bad, are you ready?
43:20No
43:20Two, one
43:23You're dead
43:24Okay
43:25Three, two, one
43:27Well, you're dead
43:29Okay
43:30Hey, you dead too?
43:32Yeah
43:32I'm a lover, not a fighter
43:34Fighting may not be their strong suit, but it is Holly's boyfriend Aidan's, as she and her entourage accompany the
43:42Queen of the Renaissance Fair to see his second outing
43:48Are you joining us on the dais?
43:50We would love to, yes
43:51Final joust of the day time, so we are going to cheer on Sir Gideon
43:54Fingers crossed he doesn't die, because it is a joust of the day
44:00One of the most fun things about being Lady Catherine is that when I attend the jousts, I attend them
44:04on the dais with the Queen, so therefore I've got the best view of the action
44:08I call for the green and copper!
44:10Sir Gideon!
44:12Woo!
44:13Woo!
44:16The only downside of that is I can also see exactly how it's all going down, so I can see
44:21anything that might be going wrong
44:22Please don't die!
44:24Because I know the show's inside out
44:29Stop it!
44:29Look!
44:32Look!
44:32Look!
44:33Leave him alone!
44:35But after a fight to the bitter end
44:38I give you the victory!
44:40Go!
44:41Gideon!
44:44Justice is done!
44:46Etchimorile!
44:47Etchimorile!
44:49Etchimorile!
44:50Now stop rolling in the mud, I have to do your laundry
44:53The crowd seem happy with everyone's characters
44:57Did you have fun? Did you enjoy the show?
44:59Yeah
44:59I love your outfit
45:01Thank you so much
45:02Nice
45:03With the gates closing, Holly's posse are done, but there's one last thing for her to do
45:09I'm now going to check my sales for the day
45:11Keeping the shop on budget is the most important thing, because entertainment is what I love, it's what I'm passionate
45:15about
45:15I love the Lady Catherine, however she doesn't pay as well as I would like her to
45:19To stay on track, the business needs to make three and a half thousand dollars each opening day
45:26Yes!
45:27We have done over five thousand dollars today, which means we are now ahead of budget, so we have had
45:32an epic day
45:33Yeah!
45:35Having successfully stayed in character all day, Holly and her entourage can finally relax
45:42Ugh!
45:44Huzzah!
45:45Continuing to live this fantasy, that's the dream
45:47To do this I have to be in America, and Florida is the best place to do it
45:51It's Prosecco time!
45:54Cheers guys!
45:56Cheers!
45:57Excellent weekend!
45:58A marvellous use of their historically accurate cups
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