Enjoying retirement
In The Red Rose County
We met Katherine and Aiisha at Manchester airport and had a late lunch at The Roebuck in Mobberley, sitting in the lovely gardens. First stop Blackpool of course.....every child's favourite place. Whilst Waterworld was enjoyed, the real adults went to the Grundy Art Gallery and Museum in Blackpool. I have to say very disappointing. The pic shows about two thirds of what was available. Lytham as always was a delight.... But what caught our attention on this trip was of all things Booths Supermarket...it had the best display you could imagine, plus a lovely cafe and a wine bar which we couldn't resist. One day was given over to a pleasant walk and picnic from Cromwell's Bridge..... to the impressive Stoneyhurst Catholic College........ We also found time to tour Clitheroe Castle Museum which was much better than expected and very good for children...... Another trip was to the Wild Boar Park in Bowland. A bit unexpected was the parade of dozens of classic and kit cars through the grounds...... The animals were lovely........ and on our walk through the grounds we were followed for some distance by a flock of ducks (a waddling is the correct and better expression!). I'm never one for mock-ups but the Iron Age hut was actually very good...... On the way back home we called at the pretty village of Chipping.......... On the last day of the trip we just managed to fit in a short while in the very impressive Avenham Park in Preston..........
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