Tuesday 11 August 2015
We were once again spoilt by the local community by having our dinner cooked for us. Soup, steak, sausages and salad followed by cakes. Plenty for everyone and those who wanted seconds. Fortunately this was served in the local hall so we were nice and warm. A sing song followed with Ric on his guitar and Sam on the saxophone. I think we have one lady who can sing (and it's not me) so perhaps she can join the "band". Always good to listen to someone with talent.
By the time we left the hall the wind had died down but it was still chilly. Had a good sleep and were awakened by the birds and local rooster.
First stop on the way was Peterborough noted also for its rail line links. The movie on the history of the town was well worth seeing. There appeared to be more activity in Peterborough than some of the other towns we have passed through. Grand old buildings and museums depicting that it was once a thriving town. It was at the centre of the crossroads of the railway lines and a majority of the workers were employed by the railways. When the gauges were standardised east and west Peterborough lost most of its railway traffic and the workforce diminished. The town promotes tourism as an industry.
After lunch it was a slow drive to Quorn as we had a strong headwind. Just happened to see a Landrover or two behind the toy museum at Wilmington. Never seen so many in someone's backyard before. We drove through the town in convoy to our camping spot at the recreation centre. Tonight dinner is being cooked for us again. One could get used to this!!
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