Yes. This definitely the weather to ski! -2 degrees this morning with a high of 5 today. I keep trying to explain to Canadians that that's about as cold as it gets back home, but they just laugh."That's not even cold," they say "and besides, it's a dry cold. Not like that nasty English wetness that gets into your bones." They can only know about our damp and grismal conditions from Coronation Street and Eastenders. I'd like to tell them they're wrong, but they aren't. Scraping off the snow and ice this morning I was quite warm enough in my sleeveless down 'vest.' (They mean bodywarmer.) Rather than deathly freezing it feels more brisk and nippy. Quite refreshing, which is good, because we have another 40 degrees to go till we really hit winter temperatures.
When we get a glimpse of the Rockies from time to time on clear days they seem to be covered in snow. Hurrah. Having now acquired skis (me) and a snowboard (Vic) we are waiting for the hills at Lake Louise to open in less than 2 weeks. Bring it on!
Next posting: Halloween! We have to enjoy it to compensate for not getting a bonfire night.
R
When we get a glimpse of the Rockies from time to time on clear days they seem to be covered in snow. Hurrah. Having now acquired skis (me) and a snowboard (Vic) we are waiting for the hills at Lake Louise to open in less than 2 weeks. Bring it on!
Next posting: Halloween! We have to enjoy it to compensate for not getting a bonfire night.
R
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Mystery Weekend. Well it was Tina's turn so might expect there to be a theme and there was.We set off in lovely Autumn sunshine in the Mazda with the roof off and headed into the Peak district.First stop Bakewell. Had a lovely lunch in an unaltered Goergian Hotel named the Rutland Arms where Jane Austin once stayed and from which area she formed the embryo of Pride and Prejudice.Did the town trail which was very interesting but my memory cant instantly recall why.We moved on to a picturesque little village not 2 miles from Bakewell and stayed at a working farm which subsequently produced the most fantastic breakfast.In the evening we visited the village pub which employs a gourmet chef and we feasted on the most delightful loin of pork in a fancy sauce washed down with 2 marvellous pints of locally brewed ale.Lovely Day.After said breakfast to die for we did a 6mile circular walk in more Autumn sunshine up to Monsall Head vith its Panoramic Vista's aplenty before moving on to Hathersage.This the access point to Stanage Edge a 6 mile ridge which is completely stunning and is a must return to walk on it as we had no time on the day. Hathersage was the inspiration for Charlotte Brontes novel Jane AYRE.Hathersage churchyard holds the Grave of Little John of Robin Hood fame. more to follow
From Hathersage we drove onto Eyam famous for Quarantining themselves against the great Plague in 1665.Stayed in what was once one of twelve Inns in the village (now just the one) more excellent accomodation and another fantastic meal in pub in nearby village. the landlord now in his 60's has been married 5 times and has 12 children who all get involved in the pub apparently(the children not the ex wives).On the Monday there was a drive towards Manchester which had me completly baffled until we took a sudden sharpe left turn into a National Trust property called Lyme House, as we drove alonf the Shugborough style drive Tina stopped the car and read a passge from P and P befoe turning the bend to reveal the setting for Pemberly,Mr Darcy's home.Well after I'd resisted the demands to get into the lake in Late October (no press in attendance)we enjoyed another 5 mile walk around the estate which encompassed open moorland,woodland reservoirs,pastured fields some climbing another must do again some time walk. We had a lovely afternoon tes in the house all home cooked cakes,scones and bread for the bagettes and sarnies.A great day out was concluded with another fine meal in the only remaining Pub in Eyam named the Minors Arms
Tuesday was spent drinking in the history of the village as related to the Plague and the main players and victims.The town walk took 4 hours and was enhanced by a recording produced by a local historian and put onto a handset availalable from the local village stores. There is to much to record here but it was another memorable day and something I recommend to you.Well done Tina on a really lovely weekend, it will be a hard act to follow next year.The reality of returning to walk has unfortunately now hit home. A young girl i am currently working with attemped to hang herselfwhilst in custody last week
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