On Monday, Michael "hired" a car for us to have for the week and that has been quite fun (I can say that since I have been the passenger and not the driver). So Michael has gotten to try his hand at driving on the other side of the road. He has done quite well I must say. We have gone to the Trafford Centre (which is a very large mall/shopping center) which is about 20 minutes from Culcheth.
We went on Monday to a farm that is only a few miles from here called Kenyon Hall. It had all kinds of berries for picking and a cute cafe and shop as well. We were able to try out some new berries that I have never heard of before including gooseberries, tayberries, and black and red currants. They also had raspberries and strawberries. We had a great time picking some berries, though Evie ate more than we picked I think. We ate in the cafe with Bruce and Bea, then headed home for Evie's nap.
Yesterday we decided to go about 45 minutes away to a place called Chester. Look it up y'all. It was amazing. There are Roman walls there, a Roman amphitheater, a beautiful Cathedral and another very old church as well. It was buzzing with shops and lots of people about. We had so much fun there!
I have gotten to help serve in Quench Cafe twice now and really have enjoyed that. I even took some orders yesterday and didn't mess them up too much I believe :) Though I might not know what they were ordering, I just wrote down what they said :) hehe. At one point, a guy came and sat down and wanted to order, so I asked him what he would like, ready to write down what he said and not look dumbfounded if he asked any questions...he asked, "do you have any sandwiches?" to which I replied.."yes...I believe so" and had to flip around through the menu to find them (and it took a few flips...oops). It was quite funny. I had to explain that I was new to being in the cafe as well and he just laughed.
We are resting now after going to Leigh this morning, where we got some groceries at Tesco. I spent some time with a lady that lives next door to where we are staying and the girls played in her back garden while we had tea. It was lovely and she has an incredible garden.
We are having Bible study at our home tonight, so I think I might go and make an apple crumble....
Here are some pics from the last couple of days to leave you with today.
SK loves watering the plants!
Another rose bush in the front...love love love the roses.
What the skies have looked like for 3 days now!
Berry picking at Kenyon Hall, where this little girl helped test the berries :)
Me and my love.
Picking currants.
Aren't these gorgeous!
Snuggled up to Uncle Bruce after hard work "picking" berries
In Chester.
Part of the Roman wall in Chester.
St. John's...had amazing history to it--read out it more HERE
Stoping at a Cafe for a rest and treat.
Chester.
I've never driven there or had most of those berries! Sounds like y'all are having fun and from the looks of Bruce and Evie, looks like y'all are fitting in well! Love you much!
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