A kingfisher and some sun, at last

I had arranged a rally at Jervaulx and on the way spotted a sign that took me to the Himalayan garden near Grewelthorpe. Wonderful place with bluebells,  rhododendrons and a Spinal Tap tribute,  amongst other sculpture.

Tom had arrived before me and was putting everyone in their spot and issuing a flag,  cake and name post for each.  In the evening we had a cheese and wine until the rain set in.

Next day I walked through the Abbey grounds to a river,  and saw a heron,  oyster-catcher and kingfisher.

After a tour of the Abbey we went in to the cafe for a meal. Home the next day where I found I had sun burn