Did I Say Scenery?

Our drive around the Lake District turned out a bit longer than we’d planned as the shorter road was closed. But we were glad — it was an incredibly beautiful drive. We stopped at a visitor centre by the Whinlatter Forest Park. There were many people on their way to go hiking or cycling. The road was very curvy, went up and down, and was often very narrow. We had one incredible view after another. At the top of Honister Pass sits a slate factory with a cafe. The shop had lots of interesting things in it. They will customize a slate slab with your house name or number on it — or whatever kind of sign you want. The mine was nearby but we didn’t tour it. The weather was good all day, no rain.

In the evening we went back to the same restaurant, but this time we knew how to order. Here is yet another order of fish and chips with mushy peas. 

Saturday morning we checked out of our B&B and headed southeast. We were on our way to visit our cousin-in-law and her three children. It was a pretty easy drive and we were at her place near Ilkley by noon. After a visit, we all headed to a neighborhood cafe for lunch. The children were well-behaved; even when the 2-year-old was fussy, she did it quietly. It was a wonderful time to be together after too many years.

From Ilkley we kept on heading south and are spending the night near Sheffield. Tomorrow we head to Dover.

Derwentwanter Lake

One of many scenic views

Looking back down the road from the slate factory

Slate animals for sale in the shop

In the evening we went back to the same restaurant, but this time we knew how to order. Here is yet another order of fish and chips with mushy peas. 

Saturday morning we checked out of our B&B and headed southeast. We were on our way to visit our cousin-in-law and her three children. It was a pretty easy drive and we were at her place near Ilkley by noon. After a visit, we all headed to a neighborhood cafe for lunch. The children were well-behaved; even when the 2-year-old was fussing, she did it quietly. It was a wonderful time to be together after too many years.

From Ilkley we kept on heading south and spent the night near Sheffield. Sunday morning we headed to Dover via Canterbury. Poor internet connection in both hotels delayed my posts. It is now Monday and the internet is back up! More coming soon.