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Greetings from deepest North Yorkshire! For the next few days the pair of us have relocated to Glaisdale, which we’ll be using as a base to explore the area, enjoy some walking on coast and moors as well as sampling some local food and drink. We’re off to a good start. I’ve already stocked up on mince, eggs and Black Pudding from the local family butchers just a few doors down the road. The village also possesses a combined post office and general store which is good for buying basics. We’ve struck lucky with the weather too as we’re enjoying some glorious sunshine, although a bitingly cold wind is taking the edge off things slightly. Here’s a look at where we’re based now.

There’s worse places to be!
The view from the back garden right now. As office windows go…

I’ll blog more later when we’ve been out and about. Right now it’s time for lunch…

18:30.

What a stunning day! Whitby looked at its best due to the weather. We walked around the town for a few hours rediscovering old nooks and carnnies as well as trying out new delights in the cafes, bars and shops. Here’s a few pictures to pique your interest.

Returning with the catch…
It was choppy out there today dues to the winds – as evidenced by the white-capped waves outside the breakwater.
Danby delight. 156448 and 156490 approach the station whilst working 2N31, the 1557 from Whitby to Hexham.
The pair seen in the late afternoon sun about to pull away from Danby.

Now we’re back at the AirBnB, changing from scruffs to more suitable attire as we’re off for a meal at a rather nice hotel not a million miles away. More later…

22:00.

The two of us are now back at our temporary home with feet up in front of a log fire, digesting the lovely meal we enjoyed at the Horseshoe Hotel in nearby Egton Bridge. This dog-friendly pub and hotel has internal decor that’s rather eccentric for this neck of the woods as it’s African themed, but the food is very British. Dawn and I shared a scallop starter before diverging on main courses. I opted for the belly pork with scallop and black pudding whilst Dee satisfied her carnivore instincts with a steak. All three meals were very good and the prices commendably competitive.

Scallops with Cauliflower puree and black pudding.
Belly pork with mashed potato, scallop, black pudding and vegetables.

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