Following the opening of a few presents (strange not being at home for this) it was champers again, this time with breakfast. Scrambled egg and salmon was just perfect to start the day.
After a change into walking gear we set off to Normanton. Normanton made famous for the Church half submerged in the reservoir. With a false floor the church now houses a museum. Walked 3.5 miles round trip to the dam which originally was the village of Nether Hambleton.
Returned in time of course for the Christmas Day lunch. Turkey with all the trimmings you would expect plus more. Christmas Pudding, an orange, mince pie and coffee finished the lunch. OMG were we full?
After a couple of hours kip I decided to opt for a late afternoon/early evening walk before the evening buffet.
Leaving Lorna with her kindle I set off but had to settle for hard standing paths as fields were rather muddy, was only wearing my best shoes. Still a good walk however with excellent views over Rutland Water, just loved the sunset.
I was ready for the buffet by the time I returned. With the Pub closed to the public for the evening it created a cosy evening around the open fire with just the nine residents. A few Rutland bitters, a wicked buffet, an open fire, chestnuts warming my BBC Wildlife magazine.........what more could I wish for? A great day/evening.
Pictures 1 & 2 - Mr & Mrs. T enjoying Christmas Day fun!
" 3 - Half submerged Normanton Church.
" 4 - Rutland Water at Normanton.
" 5 - Evening walk at Hambleton.
" 6 - Sunset over Rutland Water taken from Hambleton.
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