July 30 - Whitby to Scarborough A morning with sunshine. You little bewdy! We pedalled down the cobbled streets and onto the Cinder Track. This is a path that follows the old Whitby to Scarborough railway line. When the original line was constructed it was laid on cinders, rather than the usual crushed stone and... Continue Reading →
This Doesn’t Look Right
July 29 - Staithes to Whitby “Are you sure?” “I don’t think we should be here.” “This doesn’t look right.” “Well, do you think it looks right?” Oh, those words were spoken more than once today as our route took us along some “interesting” paths. We pedalled out of Staithes, along the cobbled streets and... Continue Reading →
You Could Fry An Egg On That
July 28 - Stockton-on-Tees to Staithes The very nice man at reception opened Room 1 for us and we retrieved the bikes. “Thank you so much for this,” we said, “it’s so appreciated.” “Naw problem at all,” he replied. “I think that’s the most luxurious stay they’ve ever had,” I added. “Well that’s what we... Continue Reading →
Now That’s How To Ride The Rails
July 27 - Durham to Stockton-on-Tees “The other side of the road! The other side of the road!” I called to Steve. We pedalled out into the streets of Durham and Steve straight away started riding on the right hand side of the road. I suppose we have only had one ride to adapt to... Continue Reading →
A Special Day
July 26 - Durham Just a short post today, with mainly pictures to share of another lovely city we’ve visited. Today was a roaming day, but a special day when I got to catch up with friends from back home. My dear friends Terese and Bruce are in England visiting their daughter, so with them... Continue Reading →