The Twistleton Scar
Clockwise from top left: Fountains Abbey; A brief break in the rain; Fountains Abbey
Rain in the Dales
Clockwise from top left: Monique exploring Fountains Abbey; Daniel making the most of his gumboots; Enjoying the mud
Snow in the Dales
Views of the Dales
As a bit of a last blast we decided to do a weekend getaway up to
the Yorkshire Dales. This had been on the agenda for some time, but it was only
thanks to Monique watching the train fares like a hawk that we were able to get
affordable tickets.
Exploring the English countryside proved to be a lovely way to round
off our adventures before launching into a solid three weeks of packing up our
lives in London and preparing to move home to Australia.
Oh, and celebrating Daniel’s 30th birthday.
The weather was classically English…wet, windy, and generally fairly
miserable. This provided a lovely setting for some leisurely rambles through
the countryside, relaxing in tearooms and pubs, and exploring some beautiful
National Trust properties. The dramatic ruins and sprawling gardens of the
UNESCO- listed Fountains Abbey was definitely a highlight.
As for Daniel’s birthday, we couldn’t have asked for better weather,
being lucky enough to have a snowstorm for most of the morning. This provided
for some stunning views, and a few slippery moments as we attempted to cross
across the top of the Dales in our hire car. It was a sensational day, and
certainly the first time that we had experienced snow on Australia day.
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