Back to Aidensfield!

Cannot believe how good the weather has been - just one rain shower last night, but nothing during the day but blue or cloudy skies.

On Tuesday we headed over to Masham to visit the Black Sheep Brewery - a fab ale that Jon's discovered in recent years. A lovely lunch was followed by a chat and quick tour of the brewery. Afterwards, we decided to set off for Aysgarth Falls (where the river fight scenes with Robin Hood and Little John were filmed in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves) however, we didn't make it. Callum had eaten something that disagreed with him and was really ill in the car (luckily we did have a change of clothes for him). A quick mop-up job and nothing else for it but to turn around and head back to the cottage, albeit 90 mins away!! Thank goodness the cottage had a washing machine so we could sort his clothes and the car seat covers out (although trying to figure out how to disassemble and reassemble the car seat took a while!).

He was still a bit out of sorts as he wasn't really eating much on Wednesday morning, but decided to risk him in the car to visit Jon's parents as planned. We saw Jon's Aunty & Uncle and it was lovely to catch up with them and for them to see Callum. He did fall asleep for most of the time we were there but 10 mins before this, he was a whirlwind of potential destruction at their house having a really good explore around and opening all the cupboards and drawers!

Today we went back to Goathland as we thought it would be nice to take Callum on a Steam Train. However, when we arrived, they were just about to start filming a scene or two of Heartbeat so Goathland was no more ... it was Aidensfield! We watched a bit of filming - David and Aunt Peggy outside Scripps Garage ... but Callum started to become a bit vocal so headed off quickly before we got told off. It should appear in an episode next February/March.

In the afternoon we headed into Whitby for a wander and got to see some parts of the town I hadn't seen before. No queues outside the infamous Magpie Cafe (best place for fish and chips apparently), but it was too early for tea. Oh well, may be next time.

We stopped for tea at "The Board" in Lealholm. Fab little pub with a lovely fire roaring away. The steaks were huge and did feel a bit guilty as they were from the farm across the way ... and had been driving passed the cows for the last couple of days. Callum had Shepherds Pie and from the mouthful I had it was the best one I'd ever tasted. Very scrummy.

Last night tonight - heading home tomorrow.