Day off from cruising

Last night I went for a couple of drinks with my neighbours. A very good mix of personalities and conversations. It rained quite a lot overnight and early this morning but cheered up mid-morning. Phil and Richard had moved onward but Karen and I went to visit Biddulph Grange garden. A house (private) from 1890s and a garden based on different countries so there was China, Italy, Egypt and so on. Lots of interesting tunnels, buildings, etc. as well as plants. Also we went up the local hill to a folly called Mowcop. Views of about 320 degrees around it. Could see Jodrell Bank in the distance and Chester and the Wirral in the very far distance. Got some essential shopping and will go for a drink tonight - what 2 nights running! I'm moving on tomorrow but Karen is staying until her husband rejoins her on Saturday.