Thursday, 21 April 2011

Easter week turned out nice again so it was time to dust off the walking boots and head for the hills.

The weather was so nice infact that shorts were donned as opposed to walking trousers and we remembered to take the sunblock. No burned faces this time around!

We headed for Castleton and Mam Tor. Castleton is often packed on a sunny day but as it was midweek and we got there early it wasn't so bad. After a quick detour for the loo we headed off up the hill (the female anatomy is so inconveniently designed when it comes to outdoor pursuits).

We did Mam Tor and along the ridge, down into Hope then back across the fields to Castleton where the obligatory Magner's was downed. About 8 miles by my reckoning. And no blisters!



Yes -those are my legs!

Mam Tor from the road.

Is it a bird?

The ridge path

The path from Edale
Cold Hot Cross Buns - good walking food.

Monday, 7 March 2011

The KeepCalm Family hit New York!

As a means of combining a holiday and a meet up with the Prince* we decided to grace NewYork with our presence. Long flight, £££ lighter and lbs heavier we're back! A fantastic time was had by all. The photos speak for themselves.


*See previous post.