We all had a bit of a lie in - finally getting up at about 9.45am. We needed to get to Fodder by 11am to get breakfasted and out. We just about made it! This picture tells the story:
Kim and I waiting for Gog to finish her ablutions - turns out she takes longer than expected! Please also notice her “small overnight case” that was so big it wouldn’t fit in Brunnehilda and pretty much took up the majority of Bella! Turns out Gog’s take on “travelling light” is leaving a change of clothes at home and bringing the rest of her wardrobe with her!
No worries though we all got sorted and straightened up relatively effortlessly. Considering Brunnehilda contained 3 grown adults (including an octogenarian), 2 sexes and a suitcase the size of a small planet, we did pretty well! We had a splendid breakfast at Fodder - the eggs are amazing and the creamy mushrooms with paprika are worth the visit on their own!
We were heading out by noon. We parted as soon as we got parked up in the centre of Harrogate. I had arranged to meet my old Volvo “mucker”, Graham Scott at Cafe Nero while Kim and her mum hit the posh shops.
Graham and I had a very pleasant hour or two catching up and reminiscing- crickey, there is definitely a book there somewhere - “40 years of Volvo in the UK - the Good, the Bad and the downright ......”.
I then had an hour wandering around the town “playing” with my new camera. I was experimenting with depth of field so I took a lot of pictures of out of focus stuff! You gotta do it to get better, eh??
We all met up at Bettys Tea Shop at about 3.30. Tea and scones (the Fat Rascals are particularly good) were very welcome- and it wasn’t too busy.
Back home to Brunnehilda after having a quick tour around the north side of the town where the Hasties (Kim’s Family) used to live back in the late 60s. Kim recollected lots of stories of childhood cruelty and neglect - walking to school on her own over wasteland, being left in the house to fend for herself as soon as she was out of nappies and many more too horrific to publish!!
Another trip to Sainos and another short walk around the block for Kim and I. Just like last night, by the time we had got ourselves settled in Brunnehilda, all thoughts of going out again seemed like too much trouble! So more toast, crisps and Waltons for tea.
Cards again tonight. Sevens and Hearts this time. Sevens is such a game of chance it is of no interest who won or lost, whereas Hearts is a real game of skill and strategy. I’ll leave you to draw your own conclusions of tonight’s winners and losers!
Ok, so up early in the morning for the 3 hour (ish) trip home. It’s been a great week. Whitby was fab, despite Storm Jorge, and it’s been nice sharing Brunnehilda with Gog over the last 2 days.
Harrogate Caravan Park:
Pros:
1) Great position for walking and Sainos
2) Fantastic Fodder right next door
3) Clean and nice toilet facilities
4) Friendly and laid back staff
5) Beautifully kept site
6) The easiest access for the van
7) The details - ie hand cleanser by the chemical toilet
8) The air show from the red kites
9) Very quiet considering on the outskirts of a busy town
Cons:
1) They shut (although not lock) the gates at night
2) Pitches - Great when not busy but you would be a bit on top of each other at busy times
3) No real views from anywhere on the site
Another one of our faves - although I’m not sure I would like it busy!!?
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