Tash's Blog: Fun in the sun... in Yorkshire?!!!

The need for a new car brought us back to the UK at the beginning of our holiday rather than the end this year. Expecting a brief week in the rain catching up with friends and family, our visit actually coincided with a prolonged heatwave leading to a glorious extended stay enjoying the English sunshine and some impromptu family holidays!

We started "oooop north" with Ali's family, fitting in some good walks, BBQs and a garden festival as well as a lovely family wedding. We now have a bling new camera so Ali has been honing his skills, even developing a new-found interest in flowers and insects... I know I'm biased but I think it was money well spent :-)

Starting the trip with some walks around Emley...

One of Ali's first flower shots! Beautiful pansies in Mary's garden...

Ali gets another year older and the Guardian's "ultimate chocolate cake". Unfortunately for him he was made to share it!

Buttercups in the Peak...

Heading up to Stanage Edge - the camera's first long walk!

Classic millstones on the Edge...

Some well-earned pints of tea in the world's quirkiest and rudest cafe... as the signs say they are not mind readers so if you want your coffee then say so! And whatever you do don't wait at the serving hatch - it's a not a viewing platform!