And Much Fun Was Had By All

A little while ago our friends left for their train to the hotel near the airport they'll be flying out of. They spent the majority of four days with us. Friday was a day of rest as their flight was delayed and they arrived at midday instead of morning. We vegged in the evening and they went to bed early. Their little boy had a rough time adjusting to the new schedule but eventually he caught on. Saturday Phil, Little Man and our friends went out to view the Peak District while I took Lady Jane to a birthday party.

Lady Jane was uncharacteristically clingy during the party so I didn't get much of a chance to talk to the other mothers. The guys left for a soccer game and us girls plus toddler boy stayed home. He managed to take a nap while my friend and I got in a nice chat and talked about what we wanted to do the next day. That night we had dinner and then played Puerto Rico. Very fun game with 4 players.

Sunday, we went to Blue John's Cavern. I've decided that I'll not be taking up spelunking anytime soon. It was an interesting cavern though it may not have been the best cave ever. We then drove over to the Durwent Valley Park and everyone but me and the napping toddler got out to see the dam. Lady Jane was told to pet a duck and spent at least fifteen minutes trying to get close enough to pet a duck. She was upset when she was told it was time to go because she still hadn't petted a duck. The evening was spent again with dinner and Puerto Rico. Excellent game.

Today, the kids went to school and we went down to city centre to look at city hall, the millennium galleries, and the cathedral. Phil went to our letting agent to straighten out our lease. Then we went the Horse and Waggon (their spelling not mine) for a not so pubbish lunch from a pub. We played Puerto Rico one last time before dinner and then they had to head to the train station. Yeah, the game is that good.

10 more weeks until we come home. We'll be ready to come home.