Late yesterday afternoon, the rain suddenly eased up and the glowering sky suddenly brightened a little. I said to J that we should really make the most of it and get out the house for an hour, go breathe in some fresh air and scenery. After several days of hunkering down indoors, we'll all feel better for getting out a bit. Just an hour will do.
So we rounded up the Little Peeps and drove a few miles out of town, heading up to one of our favourite go-to places when fresh air is required.
It is very high up here on the moor tops, and the wind is relentless. You step out from the warmth of the car and BAM! The wind knocks you sideways and takes your breath away. It flusters up your hair and yanks at your clothes, makes your cheeks rosy red and your eyes water.
It is FrEsH alright and then some!
The late afternoon light made wonderful shadows as we strolled along the track. I especially love to see cloud-shadows scudding across the landscape, I find them absolutely fascinating to watch.
I remembered the very first time that J took me to to meet his parents, a few weeks after we first met. He drove me up here, and it was the first time I had ever been to Yorkshire and seen this sort of landscape. I thought it was utterly amazing.
That was exactly twenty years ago at this same time of year, and here we are now. Living a few miles away (we lived in Manchester then), married, with three children. But still pretty much the same.
I wore my red winter coat yesterday, wrapped myself up in it's cosy warmth. There is a story to tell about this coat, and it's a pretty nifty, inspiring story. More soon........
x
That looks like Dartmoor! When I went to school in the UK, I had a dorm overlooking some of the moors, it was really lovely. I really bonded with that place :)
Posted by: Silly Little Sheep | November 13, 2013 at 12:50 PM
Love the little views of Yorkshire. Stops me from feeling too homesick! Love the new look red coat. Fab. Fiona x
Posted by: Fiona | November 04, 2013 at 04:09 PM
What gorgeous scenery and beautiful photos! I feel like I can enjoy the fresh, crisp air just from looking at your photos.
Posted by: Felicia from SweetGeorgia | November 01, 2013 at 03:04 AM
I miss my home county soooo much, reading your posts and seeing your pictures of my beautiful Yorkshire is so bittersweet, i love them but it sets up such a yearning in my heart! Thank you for sharing!
Cate, x
Posted by: Whimsycate | October 30, 2013 at 09:44 PM
Watching your beautiful photo`s here in Holland remembers me of some wonderful holidays in your lovely Yorkshire.
Posted by: Avalon022, Opperdoes, The Netherlands | October 30, 2013 at 09:26 PM
What a beautiful spot. I know what you mean about needing fresh air. We often need fresh air in this house too! I bet it was lovely to get home and be warm and cosy afterwards.
Posted by: CJ | October 30, 2013 at 07:48 PM
SO beautiful! I love rolling hills.
Posted by: Kristen | October 30, 2013 at 02:10 PM
I've lived here 17 years and I still think it's utterly amazing. Have to pinch myself sometimes to make sure it's real.
Posted by: Jacqui Galloway (livingwithethel) | October 30, 2013 at 07:14 AM
these photos remind me of some of the scenes in the last James Bond movie! beautiful and so isolated looking
Posted by: Karen | October 30, 2013 at 02:19 AM
Such beautiful photos!!!! I love "visiting" Yorkshire through your lovely pictures. We are experiencing that crisp, make your eyes water, almost take your breath away fresh air too. It makes me want to cuddle up next to the wood stove with a blanket and some knitting.
Posted by: Emily Clark | October 30, 2013 at 01:30 AM
Beautiful countryside! I can imagine the wind is terrible. Looks like open terrain. What a beautiful red coat. Thank you for the peek at your special place with your hubby. :)
Posted by: Marie | October 30, 2013 at 01:09 AM
Living in 'Windy Wellington' I can easily relate to your 'fresh' experience. 'Bracing' we often call it :-)
Posted by: Katherine, NZ | October 30, 2013 at 01:00 AM
Makes me homesick for the hills, it's so flat around here in Nottinghamshire, although the hills I miss are over the border in Lancashire 😉, have you been up Pendle hill? I'm sure your little ones would love to get some fresh Lancashire air and hear of the Lancashire witches from the forest of Pendle
Posted by: Donna | October 30, 2013 at 12:15 AM
Your Manchester area looks a heck of a lot better than the Manchester, CT USA that I live in. Beautiful pics.
Posted by: Pat | October 30, 2013 at 12:02 AM
I have been at those moors and yes, the landscape it's absolutely stunning.
Have a nice week!
Lluisa x
Posted by: Lluisa | October 29, 2013 at 09:56 PM
What a lovely landscape! Such a cute story about your then vs now moment, love those little moments when memories and the now meld together.
Can't wait to hear about your coat! I'm still trying to pull off wearing my late summer/fall coat but it's getting chilly, -14 this morning with the wind!!!
- J
Posted by: J | October 29, 2013 at 09:33 PM
It really has turned chilly hasn't it! Still with the darker evenings it's nice to light the fire and feel cosy indoors.
Sounds like happy memories for you. X
Posted by: Sara Jenkins | October 29, 2013 at 08:59 PM
Wonderful colours- that glowing sandy brown that Autumn light can bring. Housebound currently, so loving the proxy walks!
Posted by: Kate | October 29, 2013 at 04:56 PM
wuthering. your pictures and description are the first ever to give me a sense of what it's like.
Posted by: jeannette | October 29, 2013 at 04:44 PM
lovely breath or two of fresh air!! xx
Posted by: Joy | October 29, 2013 at 04:22 PM
You live in an amazing place. What a beautiful scene! You inspire me to find beauty right where I am!
Posted by: gabli | October 29, 2013 at 04:04 PM
Ahh, i just love all your posts! This one reminds me of our one time visit to Yorkshire...spent about a week there and felt I could stay forever! :-) I can almost feel that bracing wind...
Posted by: jamie | October 29, 2013 at 03:52 PM
Love the scenery. I am a nature girl at heart, but don't get out in it too often, due to hubby's problems. But I LOVE photos, because sometimes I feel as if I am there and I can just breathe in the air. Thank you. It's a bit dreary here today, but we have errands to do so..... xxoo. JO
Posted by: Joanne Retzler | October 29, 2013 at 02:59 PM
it really is wonderful!
Posted by: monica | October 29, 2013 at 01:29 PM
Wow, amazing pictures!
xx Colinda
Posted by: Colinda | October 29, 2013 at 01:29 PM