Until the early hours this morning the wind refused to give in. Finally by seven all was calm and bright. Today we were going to be leaving Yorkshire's east coast, but first we had a couple of places to visit. First, Robin Hoods Bay, back in the day a haven for smugglers.
Picturesque narrow cobbled streets take you down to the car free harbour. On the shore we picked through pebbles and rocks looking for fossils.
The car parking charge was quite hefty, so after two hours we readied to leave. As we descended one of the steep narrow cobbled paths we met two women helping their very elderly mother up the steps. Perhaps a walking pole or stick would have been of use. No way, the older lady commented, they're for old people. It's confirmed then. Angela's old! She always takes her walking pole with her to steady herself. Then a drive down the coast, passing the bustling seaside resort of Scarborough to Flamborough Head.
A chalk headland with sheer white cliffs. Angela remembers visiting here as a child. The dramatic cliffs, home to many nesting seabirds earlier in the year now stood silent. John hasn't felt well today, so our planned walk along the cliff top was abandoned. Just a walk to the lighthouse and a little further on had to suffice.
Down on the gravel shoreline a colony of grey seals. Angela had read they'd be here, and even though we couldn't do the walk, observing the seals below was a real hilight. Flamborough was our turning point. We headed back across the North York Moors witnessing the devastation caused by the recent fires. We could see whisps of smoke rising from the peat that smouldered underground. As we passed through the pretty village of Thornton le Dale a stop to view Mathewson's Garage where the television show Bangers and Cash is filmed.
Then a short drive to Dalby Forest which is where we are staying tonight on a farm campsite. Our neighbour the farms ram, who's very placid, but who also looks very bored. He probably would like some female company.
The campsite is very quiet, and we've been told there is no rush to leave in the morning, so if the weather's good we'll take a walk into the forest. You can't beat a walk amongst the trees. Forest bathing is a wonderful calming pastime.
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