Chester
Sam and I decided to make the most of the extended Bank Holiday and go away somewhere for a couple of days. After ruling out the Lake District due to extortionate prices, we decided upon Chester instead. We caught the train just before midday so arrived before one. We dropped our bags at the hotel, which was conveniently right by the station, and then walked into the town centre.
We had a coffee in Caffe Nero, and then spent the rest of the day exploring and doing a spot of shopping. It was pouring down (and I wasn't dressed very appropriately for it!) so we went to the hotel at 4.30pm to check in and start getting ready for an evening out.
We left at 6ish and had a drink in a pub before going out for an Italian at a restaurant called Sergio's. We shared bruschetta to start, and then I had a creamy chicken and mushroom pasta, while Sam had a spicy calzone and we shared a bottle of wine. To say it was an Italian, which I find are usually quite easy to get right, this one was outstandingly good, and the menu had loads on that I fancied so I would recommend it.
After tea we went to a place called BarLounge, where I had a cocktail called an Aviator and then lots of Disaronno and cokes! We had a fun evening and even did some shots! We stopped for one last one at The Living Room before returning back to the hotel.
The next day wasn't quite so rainy, so after checking out we went for a walk in the park and then stopped for some brunch at Blue Moon Cafe, a 50s style diner on the river. I had gorgeous homemade fish and chips, while Sam opted for a full English breakfast, which was huge!
Because it was the Jubilee weekend there was a parade in the centre of town, and lots of people were dressed up or milling about, which provided a great atmosphere. After a quick dash around Primark, we caught the train back to Ashley and were home at 3pm; giving me just enough time to dash home and unpack before starting work at 6pm. I could get used to this mini-break malarky!
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