So....here's the thing.....I am still having a problem about whether we are on holiday or this is our new lifestyle. It manifests itself in various ways, often it is about spending money and always about eating and drinking. When on holiday we would probably spend money more freely than when we stay home and give ourselves regular treats. When we have longer travels we can't sustain that level of spending. Similarly, when on holiday most people treat themselves to meals out most evenings and drinking alcohol most days and sometimes at all times of the day! I am rather torn between the desire to eat and drink most of the time. So, far we are trying our best to be moderate with our eating but their has only been one alcohol free day so far. We are very good at making our own food and packing lunch for when we go out. However, we went to a Lidl supermarket this morning and I was sorely tempted to buy far too much food than a) we could eat in the next 3 days and b) more than we could fit in the fridge and cupboards of the van.....never mind I will trough my way through it as quick as I can so nothing goes past its sell by date!
We have moved on today and headed to the Peak District (not a place I have visited very much). We parked and had lunch on the outskirts of Buxton. I have been to the spa town before but today the weather was nice and we cycled down into the down and enjoyed its grand buildings. The Opera House was being well used as a tourist information centre, a cafe and a greenhouse for exotic plants. The Cresent was unfortunately covered in scaffolding but at least it is being restored to its former glory. Buxton is a bit like Harrogate but on a smaller scale and not the worse for it.
Our days destination was a Caravan Club site at Chatsworth Park. On arrival we were told that their had been a problem with my booking. I had mixed up the dates and was expected to arrive the previous night and therefore my booking had been cancelled when I didn't show up. The Wardens were very helpful and they still had space for us on the site for two nights. The advantage of staying at this site is that there is a side gate into Chatsworth Park for nice walks and we get £6 off the £20 entry fee into Chatsworth House, which makes it manageable because it isn't a National Trust property.
Later in the afternoon we walked around the Park but will wait till Friday before we actually visit the house and gardens.
On the site I met an ex cop called Ray Stephenson from the Furness area. It was lovely to see him again, he retired 20 years ago. He still has the gift of the gab.
In the evening we took advantage of the site wi-fi and watched Poldark on the iPlayer and to Janice's delight Ross Poldark took his top off again.
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