22 April 2010

Harrogate Flower Show

I was supposed to be in Majorca - but the volcanic dust cloud put paid to that - and I ended up on day trips around the North. This is me sat in front of a bonsai tree with a label over my head. These trees are too small to swing from - even for me. Can't see the point of them really. How far is it from Northallerton to Harrogate - sorry - don't know.

Tuesday, 3rd August, Hadrian's Wall

Walked along Hadrian's Wall from Once Brewed to Housestead's Fort and then got the bus back to the car.

Then visited Durham - another castle plus the Cathedral.

Monday 2nd August, Holy Island

Had a bit of a trip around the Northumberland coast. Started at Holy Island, then moved down to Bamburgh, Seahouses and Craster (Dunstanburgh Castle).

Sunday 1st August, Alnwick

A day out in Alnwick. Visited the gardens and the castle. Didn't see Harry Potter anywhere.

Got a bit damp - typical summer weather.

Friday 30th July, Malton

A brief trip to Malton.

Saturday 17th July, London

Had another day rip to London. Early start, up at 5:20am in order to catch the 7:00am train from York.

First stop was Marble Arch so we could look around M&S before it got busy. Then had a walk through Selfridges before getting the tube done to Knightsbridge for a visit to Harrods. Stopped for a cup of tea and then had a wonder round the gift shop and food hall. Had my photo taken with a giant bear - you really don't want to know how much it cost! No time to stop for lunch so we bought something from Harrods bakery and ate it outside in the street (how uncouth!).

Then it was off to the theatre to see Legally Blonde the musical. Good fun but a bit girly for my liking! Went for a Pizza, then it was time to get the train back up north.

Sunday 13th June, Ripley

Went to the Summer Grand Sale at Ripley Castle. Had a good look around but didn't buy much. Bought a ball made out of felt for a young friend but that was about it.

Stopped for a cup of tea and a chat. Also had a baileys cookie which was lovely.