The Unexploded Bomb

We missed the excitement, but there was an unexploded bomb found up the road. The army experts took it to the middle of Hob Moor where they blew it up and disposed of it. Always something going on.

 

Harvest Time

It has been the best of tomato harvests this year. Risottos, salads and sauces. I even tried some in my dal recipe this week, and it worked well.

 

Stroll 84 Saxilby to Lincoln

 Lincoln has really benefitted from the establishment of the University there. It feels a buzzy place to visit with plenty going on. The route followed the oldest canal in the country; the Fossdyke was built by the Romans and makes for a pleasant walk with few people around.

Stroll 83 Haltwhistle to Hayden Bridge

The Stroll route is now completed to Haltwhistle. A good walk along the South Tyne and up into the hills around Allen Banks. The cattle are interested in the dog, not me.

 

Trains

 

Often an interesting train in the sidings as I walk over the footbridge to the Mount in York. The shiny one on the right is a 50 year old HST, used for measuring track movement. The one on the left is an express arriving from London Kings Cross.

Friends

Friends Paul and Coral were in York, so we met up with them and other friends at the cafe at York Art Gallery. We had a pretty joyous time.

 

Hob Moor

Autumn still feels a long way off on the beautiful Hob Moor