Freshies

Wahohoo! It was 0630 and I was awaken to Daniel’s appreciation for the blanket of snow that had fallen silently overnight.
We had parked Pat next to the Errwood reservoir in the Goyt valley. It wasn't until Daniel went for his morning walkabout (as he is apt to do) that we found the 'no overnight parking' sign. Shrug. We'd cooked our first meal in our van last night and made a toast to Pat with a glass of chardonnay, and of course, because it is Easter, polished our meal off with some chocolate.
Under failing light (I think we need a new leisure battery), Daniel taught me how to play 500. Who will be the tour champion? The challenge has begun.
This morning after grilling hot cross buns for breakfast we walked around the Fernilee reservoir. There was no-one else around and it was bliss to be out early because although ~6cm of snow had fallen overnight and was still crisp underfoot, it was threatening to melt rapidly. This is a good thing as we are in a steep valley and not confident of Pat's ability to get us out of here under more adverse conditions.