2nd - 4th November 2015

The last three days have been very mild but oh so foggy. Yesterday was a nightmare, hated the drive back to the hotel, could not see hand in front, as dense as it comes. During daylight hours it was as foggy hence going underground with a visit to the Blue John Cavern. Almost killed us, 254 steps to the lowest point, thought would be ok but it was the climb back up. One amazing place, had not appreciated Blue John was such a narrow seam. Very interesting and a must go visit if healthy.
While there a school party on a ramble in the area became lost in the fog and it was a panic situation for a while. What a relief when voices were heard, head teacher said a few rules were broken in the search or the cavern. Ummm, yes they arrived safely but in my mind rules are rules. What if springs to mind.
On leaving Castleton we aimed for Ladybower famous as the dambusters practice area. Fog had lifted a little so we could see the water and Derwentwater Dam, just a shame it was not clearer for photographs.
Have also visited Chatsworth House and an Alpaca Farm and driven the Snake Pass while in the Peak District.
Tomorrow we leave for the Dales but not before visiting a local Wildlife Reserve. Foggy again tonight, do hope it clears tomorrow as do not fancy the drive to Otley.
Photographs will be posted next week on return from the holiday.
Picture 1 - A foggy Castleton.
    "  2 - 4 - Blue John Mine.
    " 5 - 10 - Ladybower Reservoir.
    "      11 - Chatsworth House.
 " 12 - 13 - Alpaca Farm.
    "     14 - Norfolk Arms, home for 4 days.
    "     15 - Otter seen at Chapel - Le - Frith.
    "     16 - Deer     "    "       "        "         "
    "     17 - Village of             "        "         "
    "     18 - Chatsworth House.
**Pictures out of sequence, Chatsworth House is actually the first one not the last**