Northern England in the summer = rain and we are getting first hand experience of that right now. I don't mind so much it being colder and even cloudy as we get plenty of sun in SC but i was really hoping to get out and go to a few places in Yorkshire over the next few days and the weather is not cooperating. The forecast for the next three days really a big downer therefore my photo ops are looking a bit grim. The sky is so flat with no contrast exactly what i was hoping to avoid. I am really hoping Scotland will be a different story. Funnily enough the forecast from Friday through next week in Knaresborough is lovely!
We did pop into Harrogate my birthplace yesterday. This is where the PBS show Last Tango in Halifax is filmed. It's a pretty nice town a good bit bigger than Knaresborough. My dad dropped us off in the morning before the rain started. We first went to find Dusti and embroidery kit (new hobby) at Dutton's Buttons and then we went for a walk through the Valley Gardens.
Throughout the streets were hanging baskets of flowers and flower beds. I noticed a several signs saying "Harrogate a Town in Bloom" and it really was. I guess they need something to brighten up the summer days!
After a stopping for some lunch we walked around for another 30 minutes or so before the rain started at which point we decided to call it a day. The rest of the day was spent inside looking out the window at the drizzle but at least Dusti got started on her sewing.
Fingers crossed for some improved weather.
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