The weather forecast for today was not looking so great, so we decided not to move on, but to spend another day and night at Settle. Angela didn't mind, she needed a break from driving Margery. Spending more time here would also give us time to walk around the town and view the fantastic innovative, quirky, amusing flowerpot creations made for the flowerpot festival which began on the July 12th and runs until the 12th September.
The threat of a rain shower never far away we packed our waterproof jackets and trousers and walked along the cobbled pavements peering into the darkness of narrow alleyways, pressing our noses at the windows of closed shops, and visiting the outdoor shop after which we found ourselves outside the Victoria Music Hall, the worlds oldest music hall.
Alongside an interesting bohemian style cafe beckoned us. We found a cozy corner under the covered area and talked to a local woman who wanted to buy a caravan, tow it to Weymouth, site it, and use it as a base to travel out from. Of course we dashed her dreams. A caravan sited in Weymouth. No. A campervan, with the freedom to roam. Yes.
Early afternoon the weather settled and we walked up the hill to the Scaleber waterfall. The views back to Settle took our attention. The Yorkshire Dales are stunning, but we are starting to wonder if we might rethink our route before heading over to the easy coast for better weather. The long hot summer has spoiled us and we are finding it hard to tolerate the rain showers. Up here they'd probably call us 'soft southerners'. Which we probably are! Traveling makes you appreciate what you have. And the freedom to choose. So tomorrow we will decide on a plan of action.
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