Tuesday and Wednesday were quieter days at our Bolehill cottages (see link).  Tuesday saw one departure and one arrival and one cleaner up. Various house jobs and accounts.  Cottage, who are regular guests, arrived just after 3pm then I popped down to Bakewell to get some provisions for the next few days. After a wet start the day had brightened up. With over an inch of rain over the last few days the river Wye is on flood alert and a number of roads are subject to minor flooding.  On Wednesday we went to Chesterfield with a shopping list but we came back quite empty handed!  Leaving Bakewell we could see the river was very high and fast flowing so with a dry day it was a helpful respite.  Back in time for one arrival who are regular guests.

Thursday was the best day of the week weather wise.  In the morning we had a funeral to attend at Rowsley Church but early in the afternoon we headed to Grindleford Station and had a bacon bap before walking up Padley Gorge. We usually come in the autumn to catch the changing colours and with a storm expected over the weekend we thought we had better go before the trees lose their leaves.  We think we had timed it right for colour but many leaves had already been blown off earlier in the week.  There were others out taking photos in the gorge too.  At the top we had a lovely view towards Carl Wark and Higger Tor then we walked down the other side of the gorge again taking many photos.  In fact the three mile walk took about two hours! The dogs seemed happy bounding around. Back home another cottage arrived at 5.30.  Later in the evening we headed to Buxton!  This time to the Pavilion Theatre adjacent to the opera house where we saw Ralph McTell.  Biggest decision now is which of the which of the seventy photos I will chose to add to the blog!