Ello poppets. We spent a relaxing weekend in the English countryside of Derbyshire. We kept it local.
Expected forecast: rain. Weather on the day: Sun. We drove through the peaks on our way to the grand Chatsworth House. Home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. (No...we didn't get to meet them) Natalie has officially achieved her life long dream of being Kierra Knightley, except with red hair.
It fulfilled all expectations. Lots of gold leaf, painted ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and awkward portraits of pale English royalty not smiling. The grounds looked like a movie set; as seen on "The Duchess, and Pride and Prejudice". Trimmed hedges, naked statues, rows of tulips, manicured grass, and the occasional hound. We were in love. Of course. Let the pictures do the talking.
There was a great farmers market outside the grounds selling homemade cheeses, breads, marmalades, cakes, and a HOG ROAST. We made a pork roast and stuffing sandwich our lunch. Delish. And worth all five pounds. Katie went home with a yummy Victoria Sponge cake, and Natalie...cheese and some gifts for baby sis.
Also, these are our host families, the ones who've been kind enough to take us in for a month. Katie is living with Rosie, and Natalie is living with Anna. We love them both.
Wonderful day in England.
With love,
N&K.
