Stroll 76 Horton in Ribblesdale to Ribblehead

 

A beautiful days walk in the Yorkshire dales. I took this shot as I started off from Horton station. There is something about the shot that looks unreal to me; which I like.

50 years ago

50 years ago today, cousin Gill, her friend Jude and I set off to Europe in my VW Beetle. Gill and I were 18, Jude much older at 20. Our Granny took this photo at West Farm as we set off. I took no camera "I shall keep the memories in my soul" I said with age-related pretentiousness. 

 

Stroll 75 Horton in Ribblesdale to Settle

Back on the Stroll. Walked alongside the river Ribble to Settle. Great to have the water close at hand to keep the dog cool. A gentle walk to get back in the swing.

 

Friends

Friend Helen invited us over for a meal with friends Paul & Kelly who were visiting from Spain. It was a great evening, with lots to catch up on.

 

Back to the Moors

Layla Wallows

August 1st is the day that I can take Layla the dog on Hatfield Moors again (having avoided land nesting birds for the summer). It was hot, but worth the visit. Such a beautiful lake, that was equally enjoyed by Milo the dog when he accompanied me back in the day.

 

Macedonia 9

 

We met a Macedonian photographer, Biljana, in Ohrid. She had taken a lot of photos of people in Ethiopian tribes near the border with Sudan. It was great showing her my work of Albanian people in Macedonia. I hope somewhere there is an Ethiopian photographer taking shots of tribes in Hackney. Probably is.

We flew back from Ohrid, all went well. Saw Emilie and Alfie who had been kindly looking after the dog and the house for us. Good to be back after a great trip.

Macedonia 8

 

Our last day, and Danielle had booked us in for a wine tasting in an old monastry north of Ohrid. Great wines, great guide, great cheese. Long snooze when we got back.