Derbyshire

We went to the countryside of Sheffield today, called Derbyshire.  First we went to a nature community called Thornbridge with is a place that offers housing for students on weekend getaways.  They do team building, mining, nature courses, and rope courses.  It's very green with many daffodils.  The campus is huge.  Then we went over to Thornbridge Hall, which is the biggest mansion I've ever seen.  The house used to be owned by Sheffield, but now it is a private residence.  We were fortunate enough to be given a tour of the grounds and even inside the house.  I posted all of the pictures of facebook. They do about 8 to 10 weddings a year (I definitely wouldn't mind having my wedding at Thornbridge).  The house is also the home to the Brewery of Jaipur beer, an Indian Ale of 5.9%.

Then we ventured off to The White Lion, a traditional Derbyshire pub.  I had the smoky pork belly sandwich with apple sauce and it was deliiicciious.  Last, we went to Bakewell, home of the awarding winning pudding...not what your thinking.  It's kind of a meat pie.  Oh, also, if you look at my pictures on facebook...i tried really hard to get a picture with a sheep.  I just ended up chasing them into the pasture.  But it was exciting being so close to wild animals!!

Then tonight we came home, took a two hour nap and then took the TRAM to the cinema.  We saw No Strings Attached...amazing movie.

Tomorrow Morgan and I set off for Liverpool in the morning for the Beatles experience.  My goals are to get my brother a souvenirs and find a black Liverpool football jersey.  Wish me luck! I'll be back Sunday to tell you all about it.  Night.