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| Kings Cross head to Hogwarts |
Up at 5 a.m., and trying to be as quiet as a mouse as I leave my Airbnb without waking my host, whose bedroom is by the front door. I have my large suitcase, my carry bag and my camera bag. I open the door, bring each one into the hallway, and then I quietly close the door.
I push the elevator button and get the bags into the elevator. Down two floors to the front door ... and the bus is nearly at the top. Pure luck. I get on the bus for the short ride (15 minutes) to Kings Cross.
The M&S does not open until 6:30. I bought a yoghurt, fruit, and a bottle of water, and then headed to Cafe Nero for a vanilla latte. There are seats where I can watch the departure board. My train is scheduled to leave at 7:37 a.m., and it is on time. I had a window seat, and no one sat next to me for the entire journey to Leeds, where I changed for the train in Harrogate.
I texted my friends Michael and Alison Rhodes to let them know I was on my way, and texted them again when I was on the train to Harrogate. Michael runs the Peerage News blog.
I arrived in Harrogate shortly after 10:00, where Michael and Alison were waiting for me with open arms. Big Hugs. Luggage goes into the Mini as we head to their home. After having a cup of tea and something to eat, Michael and Alison suggest visiting Knaresborough Castle.
Knaresborough is a quick drive - and the castle is a ruin.
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| The castle is a ruin |
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| the River Nidd |
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| The Manor House is privately owned so no access to the gardens, but the tree is in the next photo |
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| I would love a pink door. |
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| Cute ducks in a store window. Thankfully, the store was closed; otherwise, the ducks might now be in Virginia. |
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Pet toys in a local shop window
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Alison parked the car not too far from the castle. The weather was glorious. To get back down to the river, we followed a series of steps to get to the River Nidd. We sat and watched boaters on the river enjoying a late spring early evening. Knaresborough is very hilly, which meant walking back up to the car.
I definitely got my steps in while walking around and up and down in Knaresborough.
While at Knaresborough, I spotted a man wearing a Nats cap. Quite fun to run into another Nats fan!!!!
Back in Harrogate, we had dinner at the Mucky Duck, down the street from the Rhodes' home. A great
place to relax. The food and beer are excellent.
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