2 August
Day Two: After our lovely meal last night back to our hotel Ibis room by 7.00pm in bed showered and asleep by 7.30. Bliss. Amazing how an early night in a bed completely horizontal can make you feel refreshed and ready to continue our car travel adventures.
Found a local cafe for breakfast where we all enjoyed our BLT's on thick fresh (rather crumbly) bread. While the only non coffee drinker in the group I can report that Peter, Barry and Wendy really enjoyed their morning caffine fix. So much so they left with another in hand. The young lady that served us had been to Australia and spoke kindly about her stay in Bryon Bay.
As our travels continued North we passed through some lovely quaint English villages. The homes appear so cute and with it being summer here lots of potted colour in pots, hanging baskets and gardens.
Scarborough by the sea was our first destination. We had a little guess amongst us as to how many people would be in swimming. While it is their summer here it does not feel like it to us. With strong winds, waves and a chill in the air, it did not deter many of the locals enjoying the "sand", sun shelters and sand castles. As it is school summer holidays here, Scarborough was very busy with lots of people walking around. The fish and chip shops were doing a roaring trade. Felt a bit like Surfers Paradise. I won the swimming guess - "over 10".
Onward for lunch time - We found this rather lovely local pub -"The Three Jolly Sailors" Great local food and a wonderful atmosphere. A lady approached our table and asked if we were Australians. She then told us of her visit to Sydney and how friendly Australians are - who were we to agrue.There's something about hearing that while travelling that makes you feel proud to be an Aussie. Inside the ceilings are low, exposed beams, small windows, fire places and lots of bits and pieces. We all enjoyed a potato and leek soup. Perfect for the drizzly cool weather.
Next we crossed through the Moors - an open rather barren looking landscape.
We found a delightful sea side town called Robin Hood Bay. It had a rather steep walk down to the "beach" with lots of small business keen to draw in the shoppers.
We continued onto our present location for the night - Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel. This was choosen over two other attempts to find a place to stay. The first attempt was quickly eliminated due to a large amount of huge blow flies in the window while we waited for someone to open the door. Pass thanks.
Next a local pub that possibly looked like people booked the rooms by the hour. So the manor is excellent in it's appearance, it's history and the wonderful dinner we just had. It's history goes back to 920. Amazing!!
Day Two: After our lovely meal last night back to our hotel Ibis room by 7.00pm in bed showered and asleep by 7.30. Bliss. Amazing how an early night in a bed completely horizontal can make you feel refreshed and ready to continue our car travel adventures.
Found a local cafe for breakfast where we all enjoyed our BLT's on thick fresh (rather crumbly) bread. While the only non coffee drinker in the group I can report that Peter, Barry and Wendy really enjoyed their morning caffine fix. So much so they left with another in hand. The young lady that served us had been to Australia and spoke kindly about her stay in Bryon Bay.
As our travels continued North we passed through some lovely quaint English villages. The homes appear so cute and with it being summer here lots of potted colour in pots, hanging baskets and gardens.
Scarborough by the sea was our first destination. We had a little guess amongst us as to how many people would be in swimming. While it is their summer here it does not feel like it to us. With strong winds, waves and a chill in the air, it did not deter many of the locals enjoying the "sand", sun shelters and sand castles. As it is school summer holidays here, Scarborough was very busy with lots of people walking around. The fish and chip shops were doing a roaring trade. Felt a bit like Surfers Paradise. I won the swimming guess - "over 10".
Onward for lunch time - We found this rather lovely local pub -"The Three Jolly Sailors" Great local food and a wonderful atmosphere. A lady approached our table and asked if we were Australians. She then told us of her visit to Sydney and how friendly Australians are - who were we to agrue.There's something about hearing that while travelling that makes you feel proud to be an Aussie. Inside the ceilings are low, exposed beams, small windows, fire places and lots of bits and pieces. We all enjoyed a potato and leek soup. Perfect for the drizzly cool weather.
Next we crossed through the Moors - an open rather barren looking landscape.
We found a delightful sea side town called Robin Hood Bay. It had a rather steep walk down to the "beach" with lots of small business keen to draw in the shoppers.
We continued onto our present location for the night - Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel. This was choosen over two other attempts to find a place to stay. The first attempt was quickly eliminated due to a large amount of huge blow flies in the window while we waited for someone to open the door. Pass thanks.
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Next a local pub that possibly looked like people booked the rooms by the hour. So the manor is excellent in it's appearance, it's history and the wonderful dinner we just had. It's history goes back to 920. Amazing!!
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