09.08.09

Introduction

Posted in People, Self-indulgence, Travel at 9:33 pm by alby

Hi all

Most of the locals know by now but I’d like to make a welcome to the woman who shall be known as R on here now and again.  She lovely and I’m happy.

Me and R

[edit: just spotted that this pic looks rubbish in IE.  You should be using a decent browser anyway but there's a better version of this pic in the weekend photos, link at end of post]

Anyways we went away this weekend.  We ended up camping near Edale in the Peak District.  Beautiful place and we had stunning weather.

The field we were in had rather more than the average amount of sheep poo but was well located near an ice-cream shop and some wonderful scenery.

The owner seemed to be an very old man who lived in a decrepit farmhouse.  The house itself didn’t look too habitable but he seemed to manage.

On Saturday we walked and walked.  We started going up from the site to Edale and then up Mam Tor and along Rushup Edge before getting lost and finally making our way back to the campsite.

We’d bought barbecue stuff and a crappy portable BBQ.  We managed adequately with food but that was enough for us.

Sunday was spent de-camping (slowly) and then more walking, including a trip down Blue John Cavern.  Nice guide by the name of Brian and worth a look.

Then it was back home via rellies (hers) and more food.

Photos here.

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