Torrential overnight rain, cloudy, but dry this morning, and a mild 11C.
Kathleen will not "brave" the walk along the canal, into Skipton, "too muddy". The walk along the road is perfectly fine. The reviews for the site, say a 40 minute walk, they must walk exceedingly slowly, at Kathleen's pace, it is 20 minutes, for normal people, I would say 30 minutes maximum.
Skipton, is a pleasant and bustling place, Market day on a Wednesday.
In addition to the market, we manage a very pleasant canal side walk.
We have a very enjoyable lunch, no meat, because Kathleen is observing Ash Wednesday, a day of abstinence, the price entrance to heaven it would appear. Only problem is, it means no wine tonight!
Starting from Skipton, we walk along the canal, until the tow path becomes too muddy, then, along the road, to arrive back at the van, just as the heavens open with torrential rain.
Thursday, 7th March 2019
We pack up, and locate Jeanette (owner) to pay. This is the first time we have actually seen her, since we arrived, which I think is very trusting of her.
Approximately 150 miles, mostly motorway, and, pouring with rain all of the way.
All looks good, although, nothing really looks good, in pouring rain!
The usually friendly welcome from CCC Warden, and we are given directions to the pub and the canal, I am sure both will be of value, if it ever stops raining!
The rain does not really stop, but, briefly, it eases to be just a
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