Maryport to York

Left Maryport bright and early to head to York. We kept to the minor roads and away from the motorways. Once again the countryside was green, rolling with many stone fences and picturesque villages. The farmyards are impressive with large sheds which house their stock in the winter. Went through the Yorkshire Dales, which are like rolling hills back home, visited a delightful historical market town called Kirkby Lonsdale, managed to get ourselves into a tight corner in narrow streets while exploring! Photos do not do villages like this justice.
Spied some strange looking white spheres in the distance (check photos) google came to the rescue. It was a Military base that was established in 1954 but is still extremely secretive. Up close they look like giant golf balls. Not what you expect out on the Yorkshire Dales.
We met up with David and Diane in York who have just started their travels, had a great catch up over dinner.Leggi altro