Wednesday morning saw us taking the 10:27 bus from Ripon to Ripley. The bus ride alone was nice, passing so many familiar places.
The Fizzy Fox (a clothes and accessories shop which I like purely for its shop sign - you can see it in this post) was our first stop. Once again we wondered how it can keep running. Are there really enough ladies buying expensive silk blouses and designer t-shirts out in a tiny village like Ripley?
Next was the church, but we didn‘t linger, as there was a coffee morning in progress and it felt odd walking around with the natter and chatter in the back.
A stroll through Ripley and a visit to the village shop (very well stocked and nicely kept) followed, then it was time for the bus back to Ripon.
Back at the cottage, we were ready for a little nap before going for a quick stock-up of groceries at Aldi‘s. I then went to see Mary, walking back after my visit to the sound of the cathedral bells - the bell ringers practice on Wednesday nights.
It was my sister‘s turn to make our tea, which consisted of salad, spaghetti and tomato sauce and a nice velvety Merlot.
Winding down in front of the telly with the rest of the wine was a good ending to another good day.
Many years ago there was a children's television series called "The Flaxton Boys" which I believe was filmed at Ripley Castle.
ReplyDeleteI‘ve not heard of the series, so thank you! It may be on youtube, I‘ll check it out.
DeleteI used to meet a friend regularly at Ripley - mid way betwee n me in The Dale and her in Knaresborough. Sadly we are both too ancient to drive any more. I am ashamed to say I have never been in the walled garden. I was comforted to see that flower-wise it seems to be between seasons - as is my garden. Thank goodness for hardy geraniums and crocosmia say I.
ReplyDeleteIt must have been nice to meet there with your friend. The high summer colours in the gardens (not just of the castle but also of private homes in Ripley) were beautiful.
DeleteI enjoyed your tour of Ripley. It is always fun to see places that I will never get a chance to visit in person. I am glad the weather is cooperating with your vacation, Meike!
ReplyDeleteThank you for coming along, Ellen! Like you, I enjoy visiting places I will probably never see in person via blogs.
DeleteI am enjoying keeping up with your visit to Yorkshire. Thank you for publishing while you are here.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading and commenting, Rachel! If I waited posting about my holiday until I‘m back home, I‘d never manage to catch up.
DeleteLooks and sounds like you had another good day! (And I do know the series Shakespeare and Hathaway!)
ReplyDeleteThen you have a pretty goog idea of what our waiter was like 😊
DeleteThe walled garden is a place of enchantment.
ReplyDeleteI like the fifth photo down, wild flowers in the long grass.
It is just above the photo of the rosy brick gatepost which is like an open invitation.
It does indeed feel like an enchanted, secret garden, hidden away from the world.
DeleteLike others I am very much enjoying having a virtual holiday with you .
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You are welcome, Siobhan! Sorry but I can‘t remember whether we have ‚met‘ before or not.
DeleteI regular read but don’t often comment - it’s been a very difficult couple of years culminating in my husbands death from cancer in March
DeleteSiobhan x
I am very sorry to hear that, Siobhan. As a regular reader, you know what last year was like for my family, and that I can fully sympathise. Please accept my condolences.
DeleteWhat a perfect day, so enjoyable to come along and share your holiday!
ReplyDeleteIt was really good!
DeleteThank you for sharing your holiday with us! I wish I was there, the weather looks lovely (vs here where it is beastly hot and humid with it.).
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Neither hot nor humid here - apart from a sprinkle of rain every now and then, but that‘s necessary to keep everything so lush and green.
DeleteI think it must be wonderful to have a walled garden.
ReplyDeleteAnd I laughed right out loud at the picture of you in that big chair!
A walled garden is great for growing things that need warmth and don‘t want too much wind. Imagine a nice bench and table, sit out there with a book and something to drink and maybe a sandwich, and that would be me sorted for an entire afternoon.
DeleteLove you in that big chair! The walled garden, how I would LOVE that! Reminds me of one of my favorite books, "The Secret Garden". Say hello to Mary from your blogging friends! And also to all of Yorkshire, you really make me want to see it. x
ReplyDeleteIt is very much like in the book, Kay - and of course you know that the book is set in Yorkshire. Have you ever read the sequel?
DeleteIs that Ripley castle? I don't think I've ever been. I suspect there are lots of rich folk in the villages around Ripley. Rishi Sunak doesn't live far away in a mansion. Areas like that often have rather interesting charity shops, (although I don't think I remember you mentioning any, so they may not be your scene. )
ReplyDeleteYes, it‘s Ripley Castle. We were inside for a guided tour years ago, but have stuck to the grounds and gardens since.
DeleteRipon has a charity shop at every corner, and I have bought items in two of them this year.
I'm so enjoying your travels here. I've never been to this part of England and it makes me want to add it to the itinerary one day!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you would not regret it if you came here for a holiday, Jeanie!
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