Touring Yorkshire

On Sunday afternoon, we again boarded a train in Carlisle, and this time, headed south to Skipton. Yes, we have become very proficient at train travel, although we admit to knowing since we have been here several times. We were picked up by relatives and went to their home in Birstwith. Internet and cell signal was a little iffy and it was difficult to load pictures, so this blog is a few days late.

The first day we drove around the Yorkshire Dales. We went to a place called Coldstones, which was located high atop a ridge. Yes, another climbing hike, but short and swift and we were up there in little time. See the pictures posted for a view from the top! Next we headed to Grassington. Since it is hard to describe this quaint little village, pictures posted for your viewing pleasure. Lunch was in Hebden Bridge at a nice pub. We then drove around to see the scenery of the Dales.

Tuesday began early and ended late. We attended the Yorkshire Show which is known as the largest county show in England. We saw everything from horse shows, to food shows, farm equipment to cars, garden equipment to garden tools, clothing, shoes, household goods, furniture, and more than we could possibly take in in one day. We were in awe of all we saw and can say that it makes anything we have back in the U. S. look minuscule. Dinner followed at The Wellington to say goodbye to dear relatives.

This morning we took a quick drive to see a timber company and to look at some property for sale. And NO, we aren't buying ANYTHING here! Ha ha. SOME PEOPLE just have a need to look at this stuff. Hint: not me!! After returning back to Birstwith, we bought lunch to go to eat on the train, loaded bags and off we went back to Skipton. Train ride back to Carlisle was nice with lots of sunshine and the usual beauty of the English countryside. One never tires of looking out the window!

So, back in Wigton, we are taking it easy and have a couple of things planned. Tomorrow morning we are off to take a look at Hadrians Wall. Will be back mid afternoon and will BBQ while the weather is still nice. Friday may take us back to the Lake District to Hawkshead, home of Beatrix Potter, to see where she lived and wrote her famous children's stories. After that, the weather is predicted to deteriorate, so the weekend plans are still on hold. A week from today, we fly home! So, we are just taking day trips until then. Follow us on a few more adventures. It's just about over!