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Getting to the Start of a Walk across the Yorkshire Dales

Apr 25, 2019
Getting to the Start of a Walk across the Yorkshire Dales
It has become an annual tradition to walk with two friends for a few days somewhere in the north of England. This year, the hike takes us in a generally eastern direction across the Yorkshire Dales. The inspiration for our trans-Dales walk came from a blog post a friend found. I emailed the blog author… Continue reading Getting to the Start of a Walk across the Yorkshire Dales

A Hike Across the Yorkshire Dales

May 2, 2019
A Hike Across the Yorkshire Dales
A few days ago, I walked across the Yorkshire Dales with two friends. In a previous post, I described how we planned the trip and got to the trailhead in Horton-in-Ribblesdale by train. We wanted to avoid the more popular trails: they can be busy, and our boots would only add to the erosion. A… Continue reading A Hike Across the Yorkshire Dales
MSP-AMS
MSP-AMS

On board DL164, MSP-AMS. The captain is foraging for coffee, the first officer is in the toilet.

KLM Delft Blue Houses
KLM Delft Blue Houses

Between flights at Amsterdam Schiphol AMS. These KLM Delft Blue houses are presented to passengers flying long-haul Business. Currently, there’s 99 different models, and a new model is introduced annually. They contain Dutch Genever, which is 35% alcohol.

My Home Town
My Home Town

Walked around my home town, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Jesmond Dene
Jesmond Dene

Walked with friends through Jesmond Dene, my home town.

Getting to the Start of a Walk across the Yorkshire Dales
Getting to the Start of a Walk across the Yorkshire Dales

Posted Getting to the Start of a Walk across the Yorkshire Dales.

Trans-Yorkshire-Dales Hike Day 1
Trans-Yorkshire-Dales Hike Day 1

Trans-Yorkshire-Dales Hike Day 1: hiked from Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Kettlewell while testing our rain gear.

Bluebells Evoking Matisse
Bluebells Evoking Matisse

Trans-Dales Hike Day 2. Bluebells evoked Matisse as we hiked to Pateley Bridge, our home for tonight.

Ancient Trails
Ancient Trails

Trans-Dale Hike Day 3 (of 3). Hiked from Pateley Bridge to Ripon via some ancient trails.

London Waterloo
London Waterloo

Took a train from London Waterloo to Fleet to see friends. More than a quarter million people pass through these ticket barriers every day in the busiest train station in the UK.

Evensong in St. George’s Chapel
Evensong in St. George’s Chapel

Attended an intimate Evensong in the Quire (Choir) of St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. The actual choir consisted of boy trebles and professionals (countertenor, tenor, and bass). Her Majesty was not in attendance.

En Route to Heathrow
En Route to Heathrow

Quickly made my way to London Heathrow ahead of the impending happy event.

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