… we are this evening. We have a lovely log cabin in Keldy Forest, complete with hot tub. Late afternoon we went for a bike ride. Well, Rob rode. I squeaked. The brakes need a clean. The peace and tranquillity of the forest was regularly shattered by the screaming of my brakes. Despite the noise, we saw several pheasants, loads of birds and two deer. On the balcony of the cabin, Rob put loads of birdseed, so we’ve been visited by sparrows, chaffinches, great tits, blue tits and a nuthatch. All watched warily by a feral cat.
Update: we are home now, but I can thoroughly recommend staying there! Loads of wildlife, a short drive from all good wee places in the North York Moors National Park. I particularly liked being able to come back after a day out walking or whatever and lie in the hot-tub with a glass of wine watching the stars. We had absolutely gorgeous weather for March and it was a fantastic birthday treat. Had an amazing birthday dinner at a pub in Hartoft (Blacksmiths Arms). I had venison carpaccio on rocket with parmesan and balsamic drizzle, followed by half a honey roast duckling with a black cherry sauce and vegetables. Rob had smoked salmon (which was lovely) and the best steak I have ever tasted. We were both stuffed and lay in comfy chairs by the fire before rolling out to the car to go back to our log cabin, where I wallowed in the hot tub for hours with a bottle of wine. What a fab way to spend my birthday.
