this was the terrace in front of the cottage, and one day I even sat out there having coffee with a friend. Very civilised. I did have visions of us sitting out there in the evenings with glasses of wine but that never happened sadly.
We went to Helmsley, one of our favourite stamping grounds back in the day when we lived in Leeds. Not quite so wonderful this time round; lots of the nice little shops were shut, because it was Sunday, some of the open ones weren't suitable for taking in a tired and grumpy toddler and the toy shop sadly isn't what it was. There was this pretty café though....
After lunch we went to Helmsley Castle. These statues were new since our last visit. I rather liked them, and not just because they were reminiscent of some of the shots in 300. Although that helped, obviously!
After Helmsley it was Pickering, tea and a trip to see the steam trains. Obviously all a bit much too excitement for father and son....
all little boys love Thomas the Tank Engine - as I know to my cost.
Oh I do like to be beside the seaside....
Whitby Abbey, from the beach. Hard to believe from this picture how far it is up all those steps
Return to Harlow Carr - and Son No 1 is even smiling!
A caged monster!!
It was a good week with some happy memories.
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