We had fun, didn't we?

Sheffield/Peak District Trip
4-5 February 2006

After spending 3 years in Sheffield, I had developed a love for the city and the surrounding countryside. There can never be too many visits to Castleton or Chatsworth or Edale or Ladybower...I was well excited about this trip to South Yorkshire.

With our cars packed with sleeping bags, essentials and food, we started to m

ake our way down south. We drove into Sheffield, checked into our lovely accommodation (thanks so

much - Heather and Schof!), picked up Ally & Hannah and were soon on our way to the Ladybower reservoir. We did a short walk along the reservoir bank, had a little picnic by a little brook.

Castleton was the next destination. It's one of my favourite Peak District destinations, probably because Three Roofs Cafe serves the most yummy-licious scones in the region! D

espite the gloomy weather (light drizzle; cold winds), we had a great time exploring this beautiful village. Alena, Olaf, Eva, Matt & Alida did a walk up the hill while Jean-Pierre, Kobika and I trekked up to Castle (and then down to the Fudge shop!). To top it off, we had our scones and hot chocolate at Three Roofs...yummy!!! Poor Matt lost his glove while looking for his mobile phone cover...hmmm... All in all, we had a lovely time in the Peak District and were ready to see more of it the following day.

Back at our accommodation, we made some chicken curry and salad for dinner (quick and easy meal to feed 10 hungry souls!). Then it was time to say bye to Jean-Pierre and Kobika who left us to return to Durham (for a nice quiet, uninterrupted time together)! Those of us who remained made a trip to the Sheffield Uni, for a pint at the Union bar - Interval. It felt a little nostalgic to be back there. Before we got too drunk, we trooped down West Street towards the City Centre. But by the time we got there, we were too tired for a grand tour and so headed back to Oxford Street for some well-deserved rest.

The following day, we woke up early to pack, clean and make our sandwiches for the day. We decided to visit Eyam - a village that was once affected by the Plague. It's a rather quaint little place with a beautiful chapel but I must say the scones in Castleton are far nicer...and cheaper! Before we knew it, it was time to head back to Durham. We had come to the end of our little trip. I don't know about the others, but I felt a little sad to leave. I never spend enough time at the Peak District!

Well, till the next time I guess! Bye bye, Sheffield & Peak District - see you soon!