I go on holiday about 12 times a year and my favourite, out of season, holiday location is The Bay, just south of Filey Town, but still only a short walk away from it’s wonderful sweeping bay. The Bay looks like a reconstruction of a traditional village, but the whole...
I’ve never been a fan of long distance travel and big expensive holidays, I’ve always found them tiring, the preparation time consuming and the stress of trying to make them ‘perfect’ for everyone difficult to handle. The kids have rarely enjoyed them as much as we expected, often our treasured...
Having prepared myself for three days I decided that today was the day for the walk I’d been looking forward too all week, walking from Filey to Scarborough. In theory it’s a 8.5 mile walk but that excludes the walk from Primrose Valley to Filey centre and the walking around...
Another misty day at Filey, but strangely I’ve not minded at all. In fact the limited visibility has made me appreciate Robin Hobbs masterful storytelling all the more, the cool air has made walking easier and the glimpses of views from the cliffs all the more magnificent. I woke early...
I came to know what it means to sleep on bed springs last night, I’ve never experienced a bed so uncomfortable. Fortunately we were staying in a 3 bedroomed caravan so I pinched 2 quilts and they managed to insulate me from the springs fairly well. Maybe it was the...
I started my day as usual doing research, reading and writing at Caffe Nero and later at the Beach Terrace Cafe which has received a social media makeover. Everywhere I looked there were posters and banners promoting their new Facebook presence, encouraging me to Like their Facebook page, upload pictures...