Larnsnewlife: Road trip to The Yorkshire Dales, Airton, Pendleton and Darwin and some cruising closer to home :)

Hello my lovelies xx such a busy time at the moment, can't seem to find a few moments to sit down and write my blog! For the past three weekends, I haven't been home, no food in the cupboard, washing piling up in my laundry basket, bedroom is starting to resemble a tip! Part of the reason for that is my sudden eagerness to travel somewhere on weekends, and the other reason will become apparent very soon to many :)

Not the weekend just gone, but the previous one, I had a wonderful weekend with my dear friend Rani, we went for a road trip up to the national park on the outskirts of the Yorkshire Dales. It was a considerably long trip, up the M5, then onto the M6, we went to a little place near the Moores, just after Aiton. We stayed at this lodge or ad it was called 'Newton Hall'

The grounds

Front view

Such a beautiful view :)

This was the main driveway into the place, after our GPS taking us all the way to the next couple of villages and then across the Moores, we eventually found a little pub which gave me directions to Newton Hall. That was after walking around the Main Street, looking like the tourist, even went into the YMCA, had a guy chatting to me, as soon as I opened my mouth and he realised I wasn't from the area, he then started telling me about someone he knew from Australia haha. It's amazing how many people have friends or family there! But everyone I talk to, can't believe it's vast size!

The Main Street of Pendleton Village

Thanks Rani! (Sneaking pics)

Yes I can see you this time! Outside the pub :)

Such a pretty little village :)

We discovered what was the old school house, was now infact, someone's home!

Pendle Hill

As Rani and I started to walk up the steep slope at the base of Pendle Hill, look what we saw (below)

Rani's rellies :) made us feel very welcome xx

As we had to stop several times on the way home at services along the Motorway, I just happened to look up and saw all these nests, the birds had been making in the trees. Look amazing!

Well remember when I said I have been busy? This pic may just give you a clue :) Wined, dined and spoilt as well, getting a Sunday drive :)

Isn't she beautiful!

One of the most expensive private schools in Britain - Millfield

My lovely friend Giacomo (Jack) whom I met at work, with whom I spend most of my weekends dancing my legs off and learning Italian :)

Meyer was the founder of Millfield school in 1935. so much money in this school, mostly sport orientated, the grounds were so lovely.

That's it for the week my dear family and friends :) except just before I do go, I have had so many good and sad bits of news this week, I just want my dearest friend Pam know how much I care and love her and to give her a big hug, I'm so sad about you Mum's passing xxxxxxxx RIP Jean xxxx and also another dear friend in USA her dear Mother-in-law passed away also, sending much love to Deb, John and all the family xxxx