Fountains Abbey

Date: 17 January 2009 20:10:28

Today The Mister coaxed me out of bed with a cuppa and a crumpet and we went off to Fountains Abbey which was absolutely lovely. I have to admit that I like nothing more than being able to wander around old buildings and take in the history and atmosphere. I was fascinated with this Abbey though as the stone was such a gorgeous pinky colour and it was kind of sparkly when you got up close. Just lovely in the afternoon sunlight. After we had visited the water mill and clambered over the ruins we walked around the extensive grounds and finally into the deer park where we saw loads of deer. By this time though I was starting to flag as we hadn't had anything to eat since the cream tea (low-fat of course) at lunchtime. So, we wandered off to the nearest town to find a pub for supper. I like nothing more than a nice cream tea and an old ruin.... and I got both as well as a decent walk. What a lovely day. I am a lucky girl.