Monthly Archives: May 2012
Friends, Gardens and Tea
After a lazy start on a nippy morning we motored to see the rock formations at Brimham. This landscape was other-worldly but fascinating. Such a brilliant walk amongst naturally occurring monoliths that dwarf you. There were kids everywhere, rock hopping and exploring. . On the way back to the carpark it snowed, it got really … Continue reading
Roadkill and Other Metrics
We have done a lot of driving both at home in Oz, NZ and now in the UK, and as a driver you work on ways to keep your mind busy. In Wales it was easy, the road signs were all in Welsh first and then English second, sometimes. I wish I had done some … Continue reading
Motorways and Dambusters
An early start (but time enough for a “full Welsh” breakfast thanks to our early rising host), we bid farewell to the wonderful walled town of Conwy and to Wales entirely as we wended our way towards Yorkshire. These long drive days get me thinking about roadways and main motorways in particular – they are … Continue reading