Steam

We spent a few sunny days with Mama and Grandad in Derbyshire. Highlights included scrumping raspberries from Great Mama Kitty's garden, a bit of genealogy around Pentrich, a day in Matlock and a trip to Chesterfield Flea Market.

Matlock was really hot and sunny and after playing in the park we decided to take a trip on the Peak Rail steam train which runs just 4 miles between Matlock and Rowsley. We jumped off at Rowsley for ice ream and lemonade and then took a second run out, this time stopping off at Darley Dale to have a look at the Museum. In all a really good day.

Treasures from Chesterfield Market (which is brilliant) included two pieces of pretty French cotton fabric, perfect for some little trousers for Ira and two vintage handkerchiefs which now double as sweet little dribble bibs. Kitty spotted a "real" Princess crown, "it's not a plastic one from Disney" she whispered to me slyly after she had negotiated a bargain £2 price tag with the stall holder.