So my bestest friend Sue my darling daughter and I have had a lovely day out in Derbyshire.
So many lovely flowers and blossom everywhere. ..
the May (Hawthorn) blossom was at it's very best...
Adorable animals...
Lots of padlocks on the bridge, this seems to be such a growing trend...
It drives my husband absolutely mad, he can moan about this trend for ages...
Love this shop selling hand made baskets of all types...
Reminds me of Domestic Science lessons, when we would carry our ingredients to school in baskets like the one below, covered by a freshly laundered tea towel...
Old police station complete with blue lamp...
We trawled the charity shops, which are usually very good indeed, but only managed to get a few bits and pieces as I think they had been pretty much picked over during the bank holiday weekend. By this time we really needed coffee and lunch so went to our favourite café. I love the pattern on my latte - wonder how they do that?
The café is within a Thornton's chocolate shop, so they give you a chocolate smile...
Sue was the driver so on the way home I managed to snap a few more photos en route. The Peacock Hotel in Rowsley, dates back to Elizabethan times...
Big old Victorian Mill in Belper...
Matlock Bath, with the Horsechestnut blossom at it's best...
Tunnel of trees between Matlock Bath and Whatstandswell...
A wonderful day out with a lovely friend and DD, just what was needed after what has been a very hectic few weeks.
Helenxx
