Summer sun where have you gone?

Back in Suffolk after a really good week in Yorkshire - the weather last Sunday was the worst of the week and apart from some morning rain on the Monday where we sheltered in the ruins of Jerveux Abbey until the shower passed, the weather was fabulous.
Hot and sunny until Friday morning when it was cooler and cloudier, but got out nice in the afternoon - as they say!
A brief run down of the week then:
Sunday - a lazy day, reading newspapers in morning and then a trip to Bedale in the afternoon - a pleasant riverside walk and we missed the rain when we walked!
Monday - a walk around Jerveux Park and then into the abbey where it rained! Not the most pleasant visit there - but much was put right by cheese scone & coffee and a read of the paper in the cafe.
Then on to Leyburn and the customery walk along the Shawl - the sun was now breaking through and the temperature was rising - most pleasant and the views were glorious.

Tuesday was warm and sunny and just right for a trip to Studley Water Gardens & Fountains Abbey. The Seven Bridges walk with its return to via fantastic views Ripon was a good way to work up an appetite. Picnic lunch close to St Mary's church - and then an afternoon spent in the Water Gardens & Abbey. Bright blues skies, vibrant green grass, sparkling water and solid soaring walls - a most enjoyable afternoon.

Wednesday was spent in Masham - browsing the market - purchased some small binoculars - looking in the shops - bought lovely book of paintings of Fountains Abbey; and drinking coffee with the Methodists! A good riverside walk with Norma and then a lazy afternoon reading book in courtyard

Thursday was a very hot day and not good for Norma walking too far - so lots of short walks! Ilton Druids temple http://www.heritage.co.uk/follies/ffny18.html
Middleham Castle, Aysgarth Falls (where Norma had a good paddle!) and a return to Jerveux Abbey - this time in the sunshine!

Friday - Ripon in the morning, and a riverside & canal walkand then Brimham Rocks in the afternoon - where we had a good walk around the stones - plenty of rabbit smells for Norma!
Evening football match - an abysmal performance from England!

Saturday - home via Mum's where John called in for a coffee - and then home. A good journey - but cold in Suffolk and rather breezy!

And so to today - Sunday - catching up with washing, emails etc. Back to 'work' tomorrow. Can't quite believe that my summer holiday is already over!

Here we are again

Back in Yorkshire - back in Masham and back in Dairy Cottage!
Almost a year has past since Norma and I waere last here,and only slightly less time since I last posted on this Blog. I have tried to keep a reflective journal but confess I've been lax in keeping that up to date.
I won't attempt to fill in the gaps on here - suffice to say this is a welcome holiday after almost a year in ministry in West Suffolk.

This is Sunday - Norma is snoring gently on a chair next to me - rain is softly falling and the radio is playing in the background. I've had a leisurely morning and am contemplating lunch - a filled roll from the Deli - and then heading out for an afternoon's drive. However, if the rain increases that drive may not happen and the Sunday paper will be read! I'm on holiday after all - a time to relax and not feel I 'ought' to be 'doing' things!
Hopefully this will be the worst of the week's weather - but time will tell!