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    • Day 1

      We've arrived at Harrogate Caravan Park!

      October 17, 2022 in England ⋅ 🌙 12 °C

      I can't believe we've actually left Naburn! Our last day off was September 7th! It feels slightly unreal that we now have two whole days off. And the best thing? We're staying in Bertha, our campervan, for the first time since making improvements to her.

      We were organised and set off by 5.15. The traffic was pretty bad as you would expect during rush hour. The 27-mile journey took us an hour.

      Once we got here, check-in was very easy. The office was closed but there was an envelope with our name on it sellotaped to the door. It had all the information we needed and we were soon on pitch and plugged in.

      Gill and Paul arrived in Harrogate earlier so we checked in with them and arranged where and when to meet tomorrow.

      We then prepared a meal and spent the evening watching TV and getting used to our new improved layout.

      We've done a lot of work since we last took Bertha out - new driver and passenger seats, new flooring, a redecorated bathroom, bunting, fairy lights, a reconfigured seating and sleeping area - she feels like a new fan! I'll let you know in the morning if the new bed works!! 😀
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    • Day 2

      The perfect autumn day

      October 18, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C

      We slept well in our new bed and were up early to catch the bus into Harrogate to meet up with Gill and Paul.

      Before going for the bus, we had a chat with the site warden and compared notes about horrible customers!

      We met Gill and Paul in the bus station. It was lovely to see them after so long.

      From the centre of Harrogate, we walked up through town, through Valley Gardens and on to RHS Harlow Carr. It was a beautifully sunny morning. The autumn colours were stunning as we walked and chatted.

      It was the first time any of us had been to Harlow Carr. It didn't disappoint. The gorgeous oranges and reds of the trees were complimented by a surprising array of summer colours in the flowers that were still blooming in the beds.

      We had a really enjoyable walk around the gardens and then paused for a bite to eat at Betty's. We had to queue for about 40 minutes, but it was worth it for a sit down and a fat rascal! 😂🤣

      After completing our tour of the gardens, we walked back to town and had a wander around the profusion of antique and gift shops. I was very taken by a Liberty fabric sewing box but I resisted the temptation to buy! We also popped into the tourist office to pick up some information about Knaresborough ready for tomorrow.

      We then went to Gill and Paul's hotel for a pre-dinner drink and a peruse of their garden photos. They've had them made into a book to show the transformation from when they bought the house to now. Can't wait to see it in reality!

      We had dinner at the Fat Badger. The food was really good. It's a good job as the lighting was so dim, we couldn't see what we were eating!! 😂

      Afterwards, we headed back to site and Gill and Paul made their way to their hotel.

      We did almost 25,000 steps today - and it was an absolute joy!! 😀
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