A back-operation, with all of its ongoing complications, two weddings, and vacations stuffed in-between. Oh!Including, five trips to Tacoma for medical assistance. Rest and recuperation at Gig Harbour. Thank you. ...
Kendal Jack Smith's Pumkin & Orange Flapjack (Tebay Services). Firstly if you are ever in Cumbria on the M6, for goodness sakes stop at the Tebay Services. I really haven't seen anywhere like it before. It has a huge delicatessen and an out of this world food shop, the selection is astounding. It feels like it shouldn't be on a motorway, but it is, I only wish I lived nearer as it would be a regular place to visit. ... Delivered chocolate gifts from Hotel Chocolat ...
We get to Tebay just after 10.00pm. Perfect timing. The hotel is busy. We find a parking space and we step out of the car and straight onto the moors. The rain has eased, but it's windy and cold. A huddled couple walk by in the darkness ...
